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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.91, 544.75 and 180.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.91, 544.75 and 180.44 is: 270.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.91 : 544.75 = 180.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.91/544.75 = 180.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.91x = 544.75 × 180.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.91x = 98,295.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,295.60/362.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.85

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