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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.85, 544.28 and 189.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.85, 544.28 and 189.46 is: 284.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.85 : 544.28 = 189.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.85/544.28 = 189.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.85x = 544.28 × 189.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.85x = 103,119.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,119.29/362.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.19

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