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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.93, 541.43 and 175.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.93, 541.43 and 175.79 is: 263.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.93 : 541.43 = 175.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.93/541.43 = 175.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.93x = 541.43 × 175.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.93x = 95,174.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,174.39/360.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.69

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