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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.64, 506.52 and 311.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.64, 506.52 and 311.94 is: 430.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.64 : 506.52 = 311.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.64/506.52 = 311.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.64x = 506.52 × 311.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.64x = 158,003.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,003.85/366.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.95

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