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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.02, 523.59 and 105.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.02, 523.59 and 105.57 is: 158.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.02 : 523.59 = 105.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.02/523.59 = 105.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.02x = 523.59 × 105.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.02x = 55,275.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,275.00/349.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.37

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