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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.71, 544.09 and 180.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.71, 544.09 and 180.05 is: 270.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.71 : 544.09 = 180.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.71/544.09 = 180.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.71x = 544.09 × 180.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.71x = 97,962.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,962.50/362.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.09

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