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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.93, 539.21 and 310.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.93, 539.21 and 310.33 is: 466.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.93 : 539.21 = 310.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.93/539.21 = 310.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.93x = 539.21 × 310.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.93x = 167,333.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,333.04/358.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.20

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