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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350, 524.99 and 106.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350, 524.99 and 106.49 is: 159.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350 : 524.99 = 106.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350/524.99 = 106.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350x = 524.99 × 106.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350x = 55,906.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,906.19/350
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.73

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