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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.04, 508.71 and 310

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.04, 508.71 and 310 is: 427.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.04 : 508.71 = 310 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.04/508.71 = 310/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.04x = 508.71 × 310
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.04x = 157,700.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,700.10/369.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.33

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