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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.33, 603 and 311.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.33, 603 and 311.37 is: 466.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.33 : 603 = 311.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.33/603 = 311.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.33x = 603 × 311.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.33x = 187,756.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,756.11/402.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.67

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