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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.97, 544.40 and 103.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.97, 544.40 and 103.01 is: 154.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.97 : 544.40 = 103.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.97/544.40 = 103.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.97x = 544.40 × 103.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.97x = 56,075.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,075.41/362.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.49

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