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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.77, 543.88 and 180.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.77, 543.88 and 180.29 is: 270.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.77 : 543.88 = 180.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.77/543.88 = 180.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.77x = 543.88 × 180.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.77x = 98,059.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,059.24/362.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.31

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