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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.15, 544.37 and 180.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.15, 544.37 and 180.45 is: 270.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.15 : 544.37 = 180.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.15/544.37 = 180.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.15x = 544.37 × 180.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.15x = 98,230.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,230.66/363.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.50

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