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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.90, 534.13 and 311.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.90, 534.13 and 311.00 is: 465.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.90 : 534.13 = 311.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.90/534.13 = 311.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.90x = 534.13 × 311.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.90x = 166,110.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,110.98/356.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.43

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