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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.71, 532.04 and 123.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.71, 532.04 and 123.59 is: 185.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.71 : 532.04 = 123.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.71/532.04 = 123.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.71x = 532.04 × 123.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.71x = 65,755.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,755.54/354.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.38

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