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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.38, 545.05 and 89.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.38, 545.05 and 89.47 is: 134.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.38 : 545.05 = 89.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.38/545.05 = 89.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.38x = 545.05 × 89.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.38x = 48,765.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,765.62/363.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.20

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