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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.62, 493.17 and 310.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.62, 493.17 and 310.82 is: 428.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.62 : 493.17 = 310.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.62/493.17 = 310.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.62x = 493.17 × 310.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.62x = 153,287.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,287.10/357.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.63

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