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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363, 544.25 and 180.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363, 544.25 and 180.24 is: 270.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363 : 544.25 = 180.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363/544.25 = 180.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363x = 544.25 × 180.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363x = 98,094.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,094.72/363
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.23

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