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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.38, 543.57 and 88.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.38, 543.57 and 88.47 is: 132.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.38 : 543.57 = 88.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.38/543.57 = 88.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.38x = 543.57 × 88.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.38x = 48,089.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,089.64/362.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.71

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