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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.46, 555.75 and 310.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.46, 555.75 and 310.12 is: 428.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.46 : 555.75 = 310.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.46/555.75 = 310.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.46x = 555.75 × 310.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.46x = 172,349.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,349.19/402.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.24

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