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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.88, 544.02 and 189.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.88, 544.02 and 189.48 is: 284.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.88 : 544.02 = 189.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.88/544.02 = 189.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.88x = 544.02 × 189.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.88x = 103,080.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,080.91/362.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.06

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