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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.76, 544.40 and 311.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.76, 544.40 and 311.99 is: 466.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.76 : 544.40 = 311.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.76/544.40 = 311.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.76x = 544.40 × 311.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.76x = 169,846.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,846.00/363.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.92

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