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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.62, 525.75 and 119.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.62, 525.75 and 119.41 is: 179.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.62 : 525.75 = 119.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.62/525.75 = 119.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.62x = 525.75 × 119.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.62x = 62,779.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,779.81/350.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.05

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