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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.73, 544.49 and 180.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.73, 544.49 and 180.07 is: 270.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.73 : 544.49 = 180.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.73/544.49 = 180.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.73x = 544.49 × 180.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.73x = 98,046.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,046.76/362.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.31

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