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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.16, 502.16 and 311.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.16, 502.16 and 311.88 is: 430.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.16 : 502.16 = 311.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.16/502.16 = 311.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.16x = 502.16 × 311.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.16x = 156,609.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,609.97/364.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.06

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