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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.40, 524.36 and 176.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.40, 524.36 and 176.02 is: 264.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.40 : 524.36 = 176.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.40/524.36 = 176.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.40x = 524.36 × 176.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.40x = 92,296.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,296.97/349.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.16

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