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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.61, 527.69 and 311.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.61, 527.69 and 311.30 is: 465.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.61 : 527.69 = 311.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.61/527.69 = 311.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.61x = 527.69 × 311.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.61x = 164,271.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,271.99/352.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.87

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