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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.05, 523.57 and 105.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.05, 523.57 and 105.59 is: 158.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.05 : 523.57 = 105.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.05/523.57 = 105.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.05x = 523.57 × 105.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.05x = 55,283.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,283.76/349.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.38

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