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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.76, 544.13 and 88.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.76, 544.13 and 88.84 is: 133.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.76 : 544.13 = 88.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.76/544.13 = 88.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.76x = 544.13 × 88.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.76x = 48,340.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,340.51/362.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.26

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