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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.36, 501.07 and 311.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.36, 501.07 and 311.08 is: 428.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.36 : 501.07 = 311.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.36/501.07 = 311.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.36x = 501.07 × 311.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.36x = 155,872.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,872.86/363.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.98

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