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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.88, 541.17 and 117.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.88, 541.17 and 117.28 is: 175.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.88 : 541.17 = 117.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.88/541.17 = 117.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.88x = 541.17 × 117.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.88x = 63,468.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,468.42/360.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.87

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