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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.23, 558.15 and 310.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.23, 558.15 and 310.83 is: 429.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.23 : 558.15 = 310.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.23/558.15 = 310.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.23x = 558.15 × 310.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.23x = 173,489.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,489.76/404.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.19

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