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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.44, 536.82 and 175.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.44, 536.82 and 175.26 is: 262.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.44 : 536.82 = 175.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.44/536.82 = 175.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.44x = 536.82 × 175.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.44x = 94,083.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,083.07/358.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.48

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