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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.92, 539.46 and 311.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.92, 539.46 and 311.40 is: 468.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.92 : 539.46 = 311.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.92/539.46 = 311.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.92x = 539.46 × 311.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.92x = 167,987.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,987.84/358.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.04

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