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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.48, 524.04 and 118.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.48, 524.04 and 118.29 is: 177.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.48 : 524.04 = 118.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.48/524.04 = 118.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.48x = 524.04 × 118.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.48x = 61,988.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,988.69/349.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.37

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