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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.33, 523.81 and 105.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.33, 523.81 and 105.79 is: 158.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.33 : 523.81 = 105.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.33/523.81 = 105.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.33x = 523.81 × 105.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.33x = 55,413.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,413.86/349.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.63

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