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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.21, 524.49 and 311.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.21, 524.49 and 311.13 is: 465.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.21 : 524.49 = 311.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.21/524.49 = 311.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.21x = 524.49 × 311.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.21x = 163,184.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,184.57/350.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.97

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