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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.38, 546.56 and 90.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.38, 546.56 and 90.48 is: 135.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.38 : 546.56 = 90.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.38/546.56 = 90.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.38x = 546.56 × 90.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.38x = 49,452.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,452.75/364.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.72

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