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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.80, 507.48 and 311.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.80, 507.48 and 311.36 is: 430.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.80 : 507.48 = 311.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.80/507.48 = 311.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.80x = 507.48 × 311.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.80x = 158,008.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,008.97/366.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.78

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