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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.63, 524.23 and 176.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.63, 524.23 and 176.09 is: 264.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.63 : 524.23 = 176.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.63/524.23 = 176.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.63x = 524.23 × 176.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.63x = 92,310.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,310.78/349.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.02

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