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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.40, 523.93 and 105.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.40, 523.93 and 105.87 is: 158.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.40 : 523.93 = 105.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.40/523.93 = 105.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.40x = 523.93 × 105.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.40x = 55,468.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,468.47/349.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.75

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