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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.78, 544.23 and 119.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.78, 544.23 and 119.37 is: 179.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.78 : 544.23 = 119.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.78/544.23 = 119.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.78x = 544.23 × 119.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.78x = 64,964.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,964.14/362.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.08

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