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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.88, 524.74 and 103.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.88, 524.74 and 103.02 is: 154.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.88 : 524.74 = 103.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.88/524.74 = 103.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.88x = 524.74 × 103.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.88x = 54,058.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,058.71/349.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.51

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