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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.78, 551.94 and 311

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.78, 551.94 and 311 is: 465.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.78 : 551.94 = 311 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.78/551.94 = 311/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.78x = 551.94 × 311
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.78x = 171,653.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,653.34/368.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.46

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