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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363, 544.32 and 119.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363, 544.32 and 119.52 is: 179.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363 : 544.32 = 119.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363/544.32 = 119.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363x = 544.32 × 119.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363x = 65,057.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,057.13/363
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.22

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