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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.79, 526.25 and 119.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.79, 526.25 and 119.62 is: 179.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.79 : 526.25 = 119.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.79/526.25 = 119.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.79x = 526.25 × 119.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.79x = 62,947.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,947.39/350.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.44

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