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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.94, 543.99 and 180.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.94, 543.99 and 180.30 is: 270.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.94 : 543.99 = 180.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.94/543.99 = 180.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.94x = 543.99 × 180.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.94x = 98,081.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,081.40/362.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.24

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