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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.90, 524.72 and 103.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.90, 524.72 and 103.03 is: 154.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.90 : 524.72 = 103.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.90/524.72 = 103.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.90x = 524.72 × 103.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.90x = 54,060.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,060.85/349.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.50

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