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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.26, 524.19 and 182.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.26, 524.19 and 182.59 is: 274.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.26 : 524.19 = 182.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.26/524.19 = 182.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.26x = 524.19 × 182.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.26x = 95,711.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,711.85/349.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.05

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