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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.36, 544.94 and 120.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.36, 544.94 and 120.03 is: 180.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.36 : 544.94 = 120.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.36/544.94 = 120.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.36x = 544.94 × 120.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.36x = 65,409.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,409.15/363.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.01

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