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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.02, 544.61 and 119.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.02, 544.61 and 119.49 is: 179.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.02 : 544.61 = 119.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.02/544.61 = 119.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.02x = 544.61 × 119.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.02x = 65,075.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,075.45/363.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.26

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