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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.64, 544.04 and 189.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.64, 544.04 and 189.39 is: 284.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.64 : 544.04 = 189.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.64/544.04 = 189.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.64x = 544.04 × 189.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.64x = 103,036.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,036.01/362.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.12

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