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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.01, 539.98 and 116.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.01, 539.98 and 116.51 is: 174.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.01 : 539.98 = 116.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.01/539.98 = 116.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.01x = 539.98 × 116.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.01x = 62,910.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,910.08/360.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.74

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