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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.42, 524.06 and 176.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.42, 524.06 and 176.04 is: 264.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.42 : 524.06 = 176.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.42/524.06 = 176.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.42x = 524.06 × 176.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.42x = 92,257.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,257.93/349.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.03

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