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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.54, 537.82 and 311.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.54, 537.82 and 311.87 is: 467.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.54 : 537.82 = 311.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.54/537.82 = 311.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.54x = 537.82 × 311.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.54x = 167,729.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,729.92/358.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.81

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