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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362, 543.01 and 88.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362, 543.01 and 88.09 is: 132.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362 : 543.01 = 88.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362/543.01 = 88.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362x = 543.01 × 88.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362x = 47,833.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,833.31/362
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.14

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