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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.78, 603.36 and 311.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.78, 603.36 and 311.16 is: 466.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.78 : 603.36 = 311.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.78/603.36 = 311.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.78x = 603.36 × 311.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.78x = 187,741.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,741.50/402.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.11

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