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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.76, 539.64 and 116.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.76, 539.64 and 116.30 is: 174.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.76 : 539.64 = 116.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.76/539.64 = 116.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.76x = 539.64 × 116.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.76x = 62,757.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,757.43/359.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.44

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