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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.84, 523.86 and 309.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.84, 523.86 and 309.89 is: 465.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.84 : 523.86 = 309.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.84/523.86 = 309.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.84x = 523.86 × 309.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.84x = 162,336.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,336.36/348.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.36

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