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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.01, 544.89 and 180.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.01, 544.89 and 180.53 is: 270.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.01 : 544.89 = 180.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.01/544.89 = 180.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.01x = 544.89 × 180.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.01x = 98,368.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,368.99/363.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.98

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