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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.79, 547.17 and 90.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.79, 547.17 and 90.88 is: 136.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.79 : 547.17 = 90.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.79/547.17 = 90.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.79x = 547.17 × 90.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.79x = 49,726.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,726.81/364.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.32

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