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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.64, 544.44 and 189.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.64, 544.44 and 189.44 is: 284.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.64 : 544.44 = 189.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.64/544.44 = 189.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.64x = 544.44 × 189.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.64x = 103,138.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,138.71/362.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.41

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