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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.90, 532.33 and 87.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.90, 532.33 and 87.75 is: 131.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.90 : 532.33 = 87.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.90/532.33 = 87.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.90x = 532.33 × 87.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.90x = 46,713.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,713.29/354.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.63

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