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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.25, 524.52 and 309.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.25, 524.52 and 309.56 is: 464.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.25 : 524.52 = 309.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.25/524.52 = 309.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.25x = 524.52 × 309.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.25x = 162,367.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,367.79/349.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.91

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