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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.40, 575.42 and 310.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.40, 575.42 and 310.58 is: 464.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.40 : 575.42 = 310.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.40/575.42 = 310.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.40x = 575.42 × 310.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.40x = 178,715.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,715.34/384.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.93

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