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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.90, 544.57 and 282.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.90, 544.57 and 282.22 is: 423.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.90 : 544.57 = 282.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.90/544.57 = 282.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.90x = 544.57 × 282.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.90x = 153,686.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,686.48/362.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.49

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