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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.08, 504.02 and 310.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.08, 504.02 and 310.73 is: 427.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.08 : 504.02 = 310.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.08/504.02 = 310.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.08x = 504.02 × 310.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.08x = 156,612.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,612.39/366.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.82

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