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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350, 524.98 and 106.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350, 524.98 and 106.52 is: 159.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350 : 524.98 = 106.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350/524.98 = 106.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350x = 524.98 × 106.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350x = 55,920.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,920.87/350
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.77

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