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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.11, 551.37 and 310.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.11, 551.37 and 310.46 is: 465.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.11 : 551.37 = 310.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.11/551.37 = 310.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.11x = 551.37 × 310.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.11x = 171,176.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,176.74/368.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.01

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