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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.52, 537.79 and 127.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.52, 537.79 and 127.41 is: 191.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.52 : 537.79 = 127.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.52/537.79 = 127.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.52x = 537.79 × 127.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.52x = 68,516.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,516.50/358.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.11

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