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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.90, 544.33 and 102.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.90, 544.33 and 102.91 is: 154.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.90 : 544.33 = 102.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.90/544.33 = 102.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.90x = 544.33 × 102.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.90x = 56,013.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,013.76/362.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.35

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