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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.54, 523.87 and 312.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.54, 523.87 and 312.77 is: 468.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.54 : 523.87 = 312.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.54/523.87 = 312.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.54x = 523.87 × 312.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.54x = 163,851.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,851.35/349.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.77

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