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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.20, 504.66 and 310.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.20, 504.66 and 310.76 is: 428.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.20 : 504.66 = 310.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.20/504.66 = 310.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.20x = 504.66 × 310.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.20x = 156,828.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,828.14/366.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.26

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