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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.18, 520.73 and 309.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.18, 520.73 and 309.93 is: 463.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.18 : 520.73 = 309.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.18/520.73 = 309.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.18x = 520.73 × 309.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.18x = 161,389.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,389.85/348.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.52

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