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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.98, 506.16 and 311.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.98, 506.16 and 311.63 is: 429.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.98 : 506.16 = 311.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.98/506.16 = 311.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.98x = 506.16 × 311.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.98x = 157,732.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,732.11/366.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.82

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