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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.08, 544.11 and 180.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.08, 544.11 and 180.28 is: 270.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.08 : 544.11 = 180.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.08/544.11 = 180.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.08x = 544.11 × 180.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.08x = 98,092.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,092.15/363.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.17

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