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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.60, 546.10 and 311.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.60, 546.10 and 311.66 is: 468.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.60 : 546.10 = 311.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.60/546.10 = 311.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.60x = 546.10 × 311.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.60x = 170,193.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,193.92/363.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.08

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