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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.87, 544.31 and 99.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.87, 544.31 and 99.32 is: 148.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.87 : 544.31 = 99.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.87/544.31 = 99.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.87x = 544.31 × 99.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.87x = 54,058.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,058.40/362.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.98

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