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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.76, 522.48 and 309.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.76, 522.48 and 309.12 is: 463.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.76 : 522.48 = 309.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.76/522.48 = 309.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.76x = 522.48 × 309.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.76x = 161,509.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,509.02/348.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.10

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