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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.84, 544.37 and 119.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.84, 544.37 and 119.43 is: 179.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.84 : 544.37 = 119.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.84/544.37 = 119.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.84x = 544.37 × 119.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.84x = 65,013.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,013.51/362.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.18

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