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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.29, 537.36 and 175.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.29, 537.36 and 175.50 is: 263.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.29 : 537.36 = 175.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.29/537.36 = 175.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.29x = 537.36 × 175.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.29x = 94,306.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,306.68/358.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.21

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