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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.73, 538.13 and 115.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.73, 538.13 and 115.27 is: 172.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.73 : 538.13 = 115.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.73/538.13 = 115.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.73x = 538.13 × 115.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.73x = 62,032.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,032.05/358.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.92

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