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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.43, 501.57 and 311.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.43, 501.57 and 311.12 is: 428.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.43 : 501.57 = 311.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.43/501.57 = 311.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.43x = 501.57 × 311.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.43x = 156,047.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,047.83/364.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.19

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