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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.98, 544.87 and 180.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.98, 544.87 and 180.32 is: 270.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.98 : 544.87 = 180.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.98/544.87 = 180.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.98x = 544.87 × 180.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.98x = 98,250.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,250.51/362.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.68

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