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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.73, 524.58 and 89.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.73, 524.58 and 89.73 is: 134.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.73 : 524.58 = 89.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.73/524.58 = 89.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.73x = 524.58 × 89.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.73x = 47,070.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,070.56/349.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.59

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