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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.95, 540.28 and 310.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.95, 540.28 and 310.92 is: 464.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.95 : 540.28 = 310.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.95/540.28 = 310.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.95x = 540.28 × 310.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.95x = 167,983.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,983.19/361.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.11

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