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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355, 532.52 and 94.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355, 532.52 and 94.99 is: 142.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355 : 532.52 = 94.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355/532.52 = 94.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355x = 532.52 × 94.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355x = 50,584.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,584.07/355
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.49

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