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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.52, 523.89 and 176.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.52, 523.89 and 176.09 is: 263.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.52 : 523.89 = 176.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.52/523.89 = 176.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.52x = 523.89 × 176.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.52x = 92,249.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,249.17/349.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.93

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