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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.08, 523.60 and 92.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.08, 523.60 and 92.58 is: 138.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.08 : 523.60 = 92.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.08/523.60 = 92.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.08x = 523.60 × 92.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.08x = 48,474.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,474.89/349.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.86

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