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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.58, 524.03 and 313.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.58, 524.03 and 313.13 is: 469.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.58 : 524.03 = 313.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.58/524.03 = 313.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.58x = 524.03 × 313.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.58x = 164,085.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,085.33/349.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.39

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