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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.50, 524.28 and 118.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.50, 524.28 and 118.38 is: 177.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.50 : 524.28 = 118.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.50/524.28 = 118.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.50x = 524.28 × 118.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.50x = 62,064.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,064.27/349.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.58

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