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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.98, 544.30 and 119.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.98, 544.30 and 119.44 is: 179.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.98 : 544.30 = 119.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.98/544.30 = 119.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.98x = 544.30 × 119.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.98x = 65,011.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,011.19/362.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.10

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