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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.01, 544.60 and 116.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.01, 544.60 and 116.21 is: 174.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.01 : 544.60 = 116.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.01/544.60 = 116.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.01x = 544.60 × 116.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.01x = 63,290.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,290.25/363.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.35

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