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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.94, 523.35 and 307.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.94, 523.35 and 307.81 is: 459.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.94 : 523.35 = 307.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.94/523.35 = 307.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.94x = 523.35 × 307.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.94x = 161,092.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,092.36/350.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.03

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