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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.72, 544.58 and 189.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.72, 544.58 and 189.51 is: 284.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.72 : 544.58 = 189.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.72/544.58 = 189.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.72x = 544.58 × 189.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.72x = 103,202.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,202.41/362.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.53

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