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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.50, 520.04 and 312.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.50, 520.04 and 312.06 is: 465.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.50 : 520.04 = 312.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.50/520.04 = 312.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.50x = 520.04 × 312.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.50x = 162,283.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,283.68/348.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.66

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