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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350, 525.04 and 179.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350, 525.04 and 179.04 is: 268.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350 : 525.04 = 179.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350/525.04 = 179.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350x = 525.04 × 179.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350x = 94,003.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,003.16/350
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.58

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