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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.04, 539.98 and 103.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.04, 539.98 and 103.48 is: 155.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.04 : 539.98 = 103.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.04/539.98 = 103.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.04x = 539.98 × 103.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.04x = 55,877.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,877.13/360.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.20

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