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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.13, 537.33 and 175.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.13, 537.33 and 175.58 is: 263.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.13 : 537.33 = 175.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.13/537.33 = 175.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.13x = 537.33 × 175.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.13x = 94,344.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,344.40/358.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.44

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