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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.48, 501.92 and 311.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.48, 501.92 and 311.82 is: 429.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.48 : 501.92 = 311.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.48/501.92 = 311.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.48x = 501.92 × 311.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.48x = 156,508.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,508.69/364.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.40

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