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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.42, 545.11 and 89.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.42, 545.11 and 89.51 is: 134.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.42 : 545.11 = 89.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.42/545.11 = 89.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.42x = 545.11 × 89.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.42x = 48,792.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,792.80/363.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.26

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