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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.66, 526.03 and 119.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.66, 526.03 and 119.58 is: 179.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.66 : 526.03 = 119.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.66/526.03 = 119.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.66x = 526.03 × 119.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.66x = 62,902.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,902.67/350.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.38

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