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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.63, 544.02 and 119.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.63, 544.02 and 119.33 is: 179.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.63 : 544.02 = 119.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.63/544.02 = 119.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.63x = 544.02 × 119.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.63x = 64,917.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,917.76/362.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.02

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