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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.26, 500.79 and 310.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.26, 500.79 and 310.57 is: 428.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.26 : 500.79 = 310.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.26/500.79 = 310.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.26x = 500.79 × 310.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.26x = 155,529.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,529.10/363.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.15

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