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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.87, 511.11 and 311.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.87, 511.11 and 311.87 is: 429.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.87 : 511.11 = 311.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.87/511.11 = 311.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.87x = 511.11 × 311.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.87x = 159,401.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,401.15/370.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.81

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