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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.75, 544.13 and 88.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.75, 544.13 and 88.85 is: 133.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.75 : 544.13 = 88.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.75/544.13 = 88.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.75x = 544.13 × 88.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.75x = 48,342.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,342.79/362.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.27

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