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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.79, 524.72 and 130.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.79, 524.72 and 130.43 is: 195.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.79 : 524.72 = 130.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.79/524.72 = 130.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.79x = 524.72 × 130.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.79x = 68,435.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,435.95/349.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.65

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