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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.64, 544.24 and 177.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.64, 544.24 and 177.52 is: 266.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.64 : 544.24 = 177.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.64/544.24 = 177.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.64x = 544.24 × 177.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.64x = 96,613.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,613.48/362.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.42

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