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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.41, 544.53 and 189.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.41, 544.53 and 189.82 is: 284.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.41 : 544.53 = 189.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.41/544.53 = 189.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.41x = 544.53 × 189.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.41x = 103,364.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,364.08/363.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.43

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