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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.59, 524.99 and 310.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.59, 524.99 and 310.64 is: 466.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.59 : 524.99 = 310.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.59/524.99 = 310.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.59x = 524.99 × 310.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.59x = 163,078.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,078.72/349.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.49

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