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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.89, 544.02 and 180.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.89, 544.02 and 180.10 is: 269.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.89 : 544.02 = 180.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.89/544.02 = 180.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.89x = 544.02 × 180.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.89x = 97,978.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,978.00/362.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.99

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