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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.30, 562.05 and 310.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.30, 562.05 and 310.02 is: 426.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.30 : 562.05 = 310.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.30/562.05 = 310.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.30x = 562.05 × 310.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.30x = 174,246.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,246.74/408.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.76

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