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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.08, 523.68 and 313.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.08, 523.68 and 313.20 is: 469.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.08 : 523.68 = 313.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.08/523.68 = 313.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.08x = 523.68 × 313.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.08x = 164,016.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,016.58/349.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.85

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