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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.50, 544.11 and 282.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.50, 544.11 and 282.22 is: 423.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.50 : 544.11 = 282.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.50/544.11 = 282.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.50x = 544.11 × 282.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.50x = 153,556.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,556.31/362.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.61

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