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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.58, 543.36 and 179.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.58, 543.36 and 179.79 is: 269.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.58 : 543.36 = 179.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.58/543.36 = 179.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.58x = 543.36 × 179.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.58x = 97,690.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,690.69/362.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.43

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