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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.55, 1,770.84 and 358.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.55, 1,770.84 and 358.96 is: 538.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.55 : 1,770.84 = 358.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.55/1,770.84 = 358.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.55x = 1,770.84 × 358.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.55x = 635,653.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,653.63/1,180.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.44

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