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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.10, 523.04 and 311.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.10, 523.04 and 311.43 is: 466.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.10 : 523.04 = 311.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.10/523.04 = 311.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.10x = 523.04 × 311.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.10x = 162,888.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,888.79/349.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.60

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