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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.60, 524.27 and 106.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.60, 524.27 and 106.04 is: 159.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.60 : 524.27 = 106.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.60/524.27 = 106.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.60x = 524.27 × 106.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.60x = 55,593.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,593.06/349.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.02

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