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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.88, 544.40 and 119.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.88, 544.40 and 119.58 is: 179.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.88 : 544.40 = 119.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.88/544.40 = 119.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.88x = 544.40 × 119.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.88x = 65,098.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,098.75/362.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.39

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