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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.98, 544.08 and 180.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.98, 544.08 and 180.01 is: 269.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.98 : 544.08 = 180.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.98/544.08 = 180.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.98x = 544.08 × 180.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.98x = 97,939.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,939.84/362.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.82

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