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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.60, 543.92 and 180.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.60, 543.92 and 180.08 is: 270.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.60 : 543.92 = 180.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.60/543.92 = 180.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.60x = 543.92 × 180.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.60x = 97,949.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,949.11/362.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.13

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