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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.27, 538.72 and 115.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.27, 538.72 and 115.76 is: 173.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.27 : 538.72 = 115.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.27/538.72 = 115.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.27x = 538.72 × 115.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.27x = 62,363.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,363.28/359.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.58

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