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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.60, 539.32 and 115.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.60, 539.32 and 115.99 is: 173.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.60 : 539.32 = 115.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.60/539.32 = 115.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.60x = 539.32 × 115.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.60x = 62,554.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,554.09/359.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.96

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