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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.01, 544.39 and 119.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.01, 544.39 and 119.47 is: 179.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.01 : 544.39 = 119.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.01/544.39 = 119.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.01x = 544.39 × 119.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.01x = 65,038.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,038.27/363.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.16

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