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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.33, 540.36 and 116.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.33, 540.36 and 116.79 is: 175.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.33 : 540.36 = 116.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.33/540.36 = 116.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.33x = 540.36 × 116.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.33x = 63,108.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,108.64/360.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.14

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