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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.06, 521.73 and 309.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.06, 521.73 and 309.33 is: 463.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.06 : 521.73 = 309.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.06/521.73 = 309.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.06x = 521.73 × 309.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.06x = 161,386.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,386.74/348.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.68

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