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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.88, 544 and 311.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.88, 544 and 311.52 is: 467.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.88 : 544 = 311.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.88/544 = 311.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.88x = 544 × 311.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.88x = 169,466.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,466.88/362.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.01

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