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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.01, 524.82 and 118.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.01, 524.82 and 118.83 is: 178.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.01 : 524.82 = 118.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.01/524.82 = 118.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.01x = 524.82 × 118.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.01x = 62,364.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,364.36/350.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.18

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