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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.58, 544.89 and 190.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.58, 544.89 and 190.40 is: 285.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.58 : 544.89 = 190.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.58/544.89 = 190.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.58x = 544.89 × 190.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.58x = 103,743.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,743.38/363.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.34

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