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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.89, 488.76 and 311.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.89, 488.76 and 311.15 is: 428.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.89 : 488.76 = 311.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.89/488.76 = 311.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.89x = 488.76 × 311.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.89x = 152,077.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,077.67/354.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.52

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