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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.07, 536.36 and 175.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.07, 536.36 and 175.31 is: 262.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.07 : 536.36 = 175.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.07/536.36 = 175.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.07x = 536.36 × 175.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.07x = 94,025.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,025.71/358.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.59

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