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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.84, 544.26 and 88.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.84, 544.26 and 88.93 is: 133.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.84 : 544.26 = 88.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.84/544.26 = 88.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.84x = 544.26 × 88.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.84x = 48,401.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,401.04/362.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.40

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