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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.74, 523.26 and 310.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.74, 523.26 and 310.32 is: 465.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.74 : 523.26 = 310.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.74/523.26 = 310.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.74x = 523.26 × 310.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.74x = 162,378.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,378.04/348.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.61

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