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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.55, 540.14 and 311.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.55, 540.14 and 311.36 is: 467.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.55 : 540.14 = 311.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.55/540.14 = 311.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.55x = 540.14 × 311.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.55x = 168,173.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,173.73/359.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.73

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