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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.61, 501.75 and 310.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.61, 501.75 and 310.05 is: 429.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.61 : 501.75 = 310.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.61/501.75 = 310.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.61x = 501.75 × 310.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.61x = 155,567.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,567.59/362.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.02

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