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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.72, 504.88 and 311.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.72, 504.88 and 311.32 is: 428.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.72 : 504.88 = 311.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.72/504.88 = 311.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.72x = 504.88 × 311.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.72x = 157,179.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,179.24/366.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.61

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