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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.88, 544.41 and 189.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.88, 544.41 and 189.65 is: 284.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.88 : 544.41 = 189.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.88/544.41 = 189.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.88x = 544.41 × 189.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.88x = 103,250.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,250.42/362.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.53

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