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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.72, 544.08 and 119.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.72, 544.08 and 119.28 is: 178.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.72 : 544.08 = 119.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.72/544.08 = 119.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.72x = 544.08 × 119.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.72x = 64,897.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,897.86/362.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.92

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