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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.20, 545.50 and 311.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.20, 545.50 and 311.26 is: 467.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.20 : 545.50 = 311.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.20/545.50 = 311.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.20x = 545.50 × 311.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.20x = 169,790.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,790.19/363.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.49

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