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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.65, 537.72 and 185.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.65, 537.72 and 185.24 is: 277.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.65 : 537.72 = 185.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.65/537.72 = 185.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.65x = 537.72 × 185.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.65x = 99,607.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,607.25/358.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.73

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