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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.41, 544.91 and 189.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.41, 544.91 and 189.65 is: 284.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.41 : 544.91 = 189.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.41/544.91 = 189.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.41x = 544.91 × 189.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.41x = 103,338.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,338.51/363.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.36

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