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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.28, 523.76 and 105.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.28, 523.76 and 105.76 is: 158.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.28 : 523.76 = 105.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.28/523.76 = 105.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.28x = 523.76 × 105.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.28x = 55,392.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,392.86/349.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.59

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