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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.23, 508.97 and 310.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.23, 508.97 and 310.41 is: 427.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.23 : 508.97 = 310.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.23/508.97 = 310.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.23x = 508.97 × 310.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.23x = 157,986.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,986.83/369.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.88

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