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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.04, 537.26 and 175.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.04, 537.26 and 175.46 is: 263.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.04 : 537.26 = 175.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.04/537.26 = 175.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.04x = 537.26 × 175.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.04x = 94,264.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,264.08/358.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.28

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