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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.41, 525.60 and 119.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.41, 525.60 and 119.41 is: 179.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.41 : 525.60 = 119.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.41/525.60 = 119.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.41x = 525.60 × 119.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.41x = 62,761.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,761.90/350.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.11

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