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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360, 539.78 and 116.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360, 539.78 and 116.46 is: 174.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360 : 539.78 = 116.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360/539.78 = 116.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360x = 539.78 × 116.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360x = 62,862.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,862.20/360
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.62

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