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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.96, 524.78 and 176.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.96, 524.78 and 176.52 is: 264.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.96 : 524.78 = 176.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.96/524.78 = 176.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.96x = 524.78 × 176.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.96x = 92,634.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,634.17/349.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.70

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