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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.38, 522.99 and 312.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.38, 522.99 and 312.66 is: 468.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.38 : 522.99 = 312.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.38/522.99 = 312.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.38x = 522.99 × 312.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.38x = 163,518.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,518.05/349.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.02

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