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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.59, 533.36 and 95.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.59, 533.36 and 95.58 is: 143.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.59 : 533.36 = 95.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.59/533.36 = 95.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.59x = 533.36 × 95.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.59x = 50,978.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,978.79/355.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.36

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