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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.54, 544.51 and 310.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.54, 544.51 and 310.60 is: 466.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.54 : 544.51 = 310.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.54/544.51 = 310.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.54x = 544.51 × 310.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.54x = 169,126.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,126.75/362.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.50

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