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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.30, 551.77 and 310.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.30, 551.77 and 310.88 is: 465.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.30 : 551.77 = 310.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.30/551.77 = 310.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.30x = 551.77 × 310.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.30x = 171,534.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,534.86/368.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.74

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