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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.26, 524.12 and 175.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.26, 524.12 and 175.98 is: 264.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.26 : 524.12 = 175.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.26/524.12 = 175.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.26x = 524.12 × 175.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.26x = 92,234.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,234.64/349.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.09

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