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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.77, 538.14 and 115.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.77, 538.14 and 115.28 is: 172.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.77 : 538.14 = 115.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.77/538.14 = 115.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.77x = 538.14 × 115.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.77x = 62,034.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,034.81/358.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.91

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