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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.30, 523.92 and 312.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.30, 523.92 and 312.05 is: 466.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.30 : 523.92 = 312.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.30/523.92 = 312.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.30x = 523.92 × 312.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.30x = 163,489.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,489.24/350.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.71

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