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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.12, 543.72 and 311.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.12, 543.72 and 311.31 is: 467.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.12 : 543.72 = 311.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.12/543.72 = 311.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.12x = 543.72 × 311.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.12x = 169,265.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,265.47/362.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.44

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