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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.92, 544.37 and 89.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.92, 544.37 and 89.01 is: 133.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.92 : 544.37 = 89.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.92/544.37 = 89.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.92x = 544.37 × 89.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.92x = 48,453.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,453.93/362.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.51

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