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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.75, 525.99 and 100.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.75, 525.99 and 100.58 is: 150.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.75 : 525.99 = 100.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.75/525.99 = 100.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.75x = 525.99 × 100.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.75x = 52,904.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,904.07/350.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.83

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