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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.12, 544.39 and 180.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.12, 544.39 and 180.41 is: 270.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.12 : 544.39 = 180.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.12/544.39 = 180.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.12x = 544.39 × 180.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.12x = 98,213.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,213.29/363.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.47

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