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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.69, 523.64 and 309.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.69, 523.64 and 309.74 is: 465.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.69 : 523.64 = 309.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.69/523.64 = 309.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.69x = 523.64 × 309.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.69x = 162,192.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,192.25/348.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.15

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