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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.84, 542.30 and 310.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.84, 542.30 and 310.60 is: 466.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.84 : 542.30 = 310.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.84/542.30 = 310.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.84x = 542.30 × 310.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.84x = 168,438.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,438.38/360.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.80

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