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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.82, 525.72 and 312.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.82, 525.72 and 312.38 is: 468.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.82 : 525.72 = 312.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.82/525.72 = 312.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.82x = 525.72 × 312.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.82x = 164,221.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,221.79/350.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.11

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