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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.95, 524.41 and 311.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.95, 524.41 and 311.51 is: 466.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.95 : 524.41 = 311.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.95/524.41 = 311.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.95x = 524.41 × 311.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.95x = 163,355.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,355.56/349.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.80

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