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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.08, 544.72 and 103.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.08, 544.72 and 103.08 is: 154.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.08 : 544.72 = 103.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.08/544.72 = 103.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.08x = 544.72 × 103.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.08x = 56,149.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,149.22/363.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.65

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