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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.20, 544.79 and 89.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.20, 544.79 and 89.28 is: 133.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.20 : 544.79 = 89.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.20/544.79 = 89.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.20x = 544.79 × 89.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.20x = 48,638.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,638.40/363.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.92

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