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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.80, 524.77 and 176.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.80, 524.77 and 176.33 is: 264.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.80 : 524.77 = 176.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.80/524.77 = 176.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.80x = 524.77 × 176.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.80x = 92,532.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,532.69/349.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.53

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