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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.54, 543.80 and 88.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.54, 543.80 and 88.63 is: 132.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.54 : 543.80 = 88.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.54/543.80 = 88.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.54x = 543.80 × 88.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.54x = 48,196.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,196.99/362.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.94

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