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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.92, 524.82 and 93.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.92, 524.82 and 93.42 is: 140.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.92 : 524.82 = 93.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.92/524.82 = 93.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.92x = 524.82 × 93.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.92x = 49,028.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,028.68/349.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.11

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