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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.60, 524.32 and 176.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.60, 524.32 and 176.32 is: 264.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.60 : 524.32 = 176.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.60/524.32 = 176.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.60x = 524.32 × 176.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.60x = 92,448.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,448.10/349.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.44

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