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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.06, 544.84 and 180.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.06, 544.84 and 180.42 is: 270.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.06 : 544.84 = 180.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.06/544.84 = 180.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.06x = 544.84 × 180.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.06x = 98,300.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,300.03/363.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.75

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