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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.62, 535.83 and 311.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.62, 535.83 and 311.02 is: 467.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.62 : 535.83 = 311.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.62/535.83 = 311.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.62x = 535.83 × 311.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.62x = 166,653.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,653.85/356.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.31

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