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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.26, 501.59 and 311.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.26, 501.59 and 311.41 is: 428.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.26 : 501.59 = 311.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.26/501.59 = 311.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.26x = 501.59 × 311.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.26x = 156,200.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,200.14/364.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.81

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