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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.64, 553.32 and 311.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.64, 553.32 and 311.04 is: 466.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.64 : 553.32 = 311.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.64/553.32 = 311.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.64x = 553.32 × 311.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.64x = 172,104.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,104.65/368.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.86

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