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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.61, 524.16 and 185.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.61, 524.16 and 185.02 is: 277.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.61 : 524.16 = 185.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.61/524.16 = 185.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.61x = 524.16 × 185.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.61x = 96,978.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,978.77/349.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.40

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