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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.18, 523.73 and 311.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.18, 523.73 and 311.93 is: 466.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.18 : 523.73 = 311.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.18/523.73 = 311.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.18x = 523.73 × 311.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.18x = 163,367.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,367.10/350.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.52

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