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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.27, 523.81 and 105.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.27, 523.81 and 105.73 is: 158.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.27 : 523.81 = 105.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.27/523.81 = 105.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.27x = 523.81 × 105.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.27x = 55,382.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,382.43/349.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.57

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