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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.90, 524.78 and 103.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.90, 524.78 and 103.08 is: 154.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.90 : 524.78 = 103.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.90/524.78 = 103.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.90x = 524.78 × 103.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.90x = 54,094.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,094.32/349.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.60

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