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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.01, 539.90 and 116.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.01, 539.90 and 116.48 is: 174.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.01 : 539.90 = 116.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.01/539.90 = 116.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.01x = 539.90 × 116.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.01x = 62,886.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,886.97/360.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.68

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