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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.08, 524.72 and 176.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.08, 524.72 and 176.46 is: 264.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.08 : 524.72 = 176.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.08/524.72 = 176.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.08x = 524.72 × 176.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.08x = 92,592.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,592.09/350.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.49

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