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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.60, 545.40 and 311.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.60, 545.40 and 311.40 is: 467.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.60 : 545.40 = 311.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.60/545.40 = 311.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.60x = 545.40 × 311.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.60x = 169,837.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,837.56/363.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.10

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