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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.18, 544.76 and 89.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.18, 544.76 and 89.27 is: 133.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.18 : 544.76 = 89.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.18/544.76 = 89.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.18x = 544.76 × 89.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.18x = 48,627.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,627.56/363.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.89

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