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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.76, 499.05 and 311.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.76, 499.05 and 311.88 is: 430.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.76 : 499.05 = 311.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.76/499.05 = 311.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.76x = 499.05 × 311.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.76x = 155,643.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,643.71/361.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.25

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