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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.87, 538.03 and 115.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.87, 538.03 and 115.26 is: 172.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.87 : 538.03 = 115.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.87/538.03 = 115.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.87x = 538.03 × 115.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.87x = 62,013.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,013.34/358.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.80

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