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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.14, 535.72 and 310.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.14, 535.72 and 310.48 is: 465.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.14 : 535.72 = 310.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.14/535.72 = 310.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.14x = 535.72 × 310.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.14x = 166,330.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,330.35/357.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.73

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