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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.55, 534.18 and 310.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.55, 534.18 and 310.11 is: 464.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.55 : 534.18 = 310.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.55/534.18 = 310.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.55x = 534.18 × 310.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.55x = 165,654.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,654.56/356.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.60

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