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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.55, 540.79 and 104.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.55, 540.79 and 104.05 is: 156.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.55 : 540.79 = 104.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.55/540.79 = 104.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.55x = 540.79 × 104.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.55x = 56,269.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,269.20/360.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.06

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