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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.58, 523.92 and 313.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.58, 523.92 and 313.13 is: 469.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.58 : 523.92 = 313.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.58/523.92 = 313.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.58x = 523.92 × 313.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.58x = 164,055.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,055.07/349.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.29

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