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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.04, 543.88 and 180.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.04, 543.88 and 180.34 is: 270.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.04 : 543.88 = 180.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.04/543.88 = 180.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.04x = 543.88 × 180.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.04x = 98,079.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,079.70/363.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.16

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