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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.46, 520.00 and 312.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.46, 520.00 and 312.01 is: 465.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.46 : 520.00 = 312.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.46/520.00 = 312.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.46x = 520.00 × 312.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.46x = 162,241.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,241.04/348.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.60

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