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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.62, 524.40 and 118.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.62, 524.40 and 118.64 is: 177.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.62 : 524.40 = 118.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.62/524.40 = 118.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.62x = 524.40 × 118.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.62x = 62,214.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,214.82/349.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.95

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