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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.94, 544.47 and 180.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.94, 544.47 and 180.34 is: 270.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.94 : 544.47 = 180.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.94/544.47 = 180.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.94x = 544.47 × 180.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.94x = 98,189.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,189.72/362.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.54

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