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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.46, 523.78 and 308.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.46, 523.78 and 308.96 is: 463.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.46 : 523.78 = 308.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.46/523.78 = 308.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.46x = 523.78 × 308.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.46x = 161,823.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,823.29/349.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.07

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