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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.52, 496.08 and 310.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.52, 496.08 and 310.29 is: 428.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.52 : 496.08 = 310.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.52/496.08 = 310.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.52x = 496.08 × 310.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.52x = 153,928.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,928.66/359.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.15

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