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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.70, 524.10 and 309.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.70, 524.10 and 309.20 is: 463.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.70 : 524.10 = 309.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.70/524.10 = 309.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.70x = 524.10 × 309.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.70x = 162,051.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,051.72/349.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.40

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