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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.58, 523.96 and 309.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.58, 523.96 and 309.08 is: 463.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.58 : 523.96 = 309.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.58/523.96 = 309.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.58x = 523.96 × 309.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.58x = 161,946.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,946.72/349.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.26

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