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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.51, 543.76 and 88.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.51, 543.76 and 88.59 is: 132.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.51 : 543.76 = 88.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.51/543.76 = 88.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.51x = 543.76 × 88.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.51x = 48,171.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,171.26/362.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.88

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