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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.08, 536.64 and 175.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.08, 536.64 and 175.38 is: 262.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.08 : 536.64 = 175.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.08/536.64 = 175.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.08x = 536.64 × 175.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.08x = 94,115.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,115.92/358.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.83

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