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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.74, 537.87 and 202.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.74, 537.87 and 202.53 is: 303.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.74 : 537.87 = 202.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.74/537.87 = 202.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.74x = 537.87 × 202.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.74x = 108,934.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,934.81/358.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.66

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