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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.35, 545.01 and 89.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.35, 545.01 and 89.44 is: 134.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.35 : 545.01 = 89.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.35/545.01 = 89.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.35x = 545.01 × 89.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.35x = 48,745.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,745.69/363.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.16

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