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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.99, 544.73 and 180.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.99, 544.73 and 180.54 is: 270.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.99 : 544.73 = 180.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.99/544.73 = 180.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.99x = 544.73 × 180.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.99x = 98,344.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,344.65/362.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.93

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