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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.12, 552.06 and 311.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.12, 552.06 and 311.88 is: 466.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.12 : 552.06 = 311.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.12/552.06 = 311.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.12x = 552.06 × 311.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.12x = 172,176.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,176.47/369.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.45

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