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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.71, 524.15 and 309.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.71, 524.15 and 309.21 is: 463.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.71 : 524.15 = 309.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.71/524.15 = 309.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.71x = 524.15 × 309.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.71x = 162,071.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,071.23/349.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.45

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