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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.28, 544.28 and 192.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.28, 544.28 and 192.40 is: 288.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.28 : 544.28 = 192.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.28/544.28 = 192.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.28x = 544.28 × 192.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.28x = 104,719.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,719.47/363.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.26

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