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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.19, 553.98 and 311.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.19, 553.98 and 311.14 is: 466.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.19 : 553.98 = 311.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.19/553.98 = 311.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.19x = 553.98 × 311.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.19x = 172,362.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,362.57/369.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.87

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