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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.32, 523.97 and 92.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.32, 523.97 and 92.82 is: 139.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.32 : 523.97 = 92.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.32/523.97 = 92.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.32x = 523.97 × 92.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.32x = 48,634.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,634.43/349.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.23

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