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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.44, 527.40 and 123.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.44, 527.40 and 123.44 is: 185.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.44 : 527.40 = 123.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.44/527.40 = 123.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.44x = 527.40 × 123.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.44x = 65,102.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,102.26/351.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.24

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