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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.52, 524.61 and 310.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.52, 524.61 and 310.73 is: 466.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.52 : 524.61 = 310.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.52/524.61 = 310.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.52x = 524.61 × 310.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.52x = 163,009.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,009.44/349.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.39

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