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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.07, 495.92 and 310.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.07, 495.92 and 310.86 is: 428.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.07 : 495.92 = 310.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.07/495.92 = 310.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.07x = 495.92 × 310.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.07x = 154,162.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,162.47/360.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.15

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