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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.29, 523.94 and 89.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.29, 523.94 and 89.29 is: 133.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.29 : 523.94 = 89.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.29/523.94 = 89.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.29x = 523.94 × 89.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.29x = 46,783.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,783.06/349.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.94

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