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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.75, 524.72 and 176.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.75, 524.72 and 176.39 is: 264.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.75 : 524.72 = 176.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.75/524.72 = 176.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.75x = 524.72 × 176.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.75x = 92,553.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,553.18/349.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.63

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