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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.86, 524.16 and 312.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.86, 524.16 and 312.18 is: 467.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.86 : 524.16 = 312.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.86/524.16 = 312.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.86x = 524.16 × 312.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.86x = 163,632.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,632.27/349.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.71

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