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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.41, 545.52 and 180.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.41, 545.52 and 180.76 is: 271.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.41 : 545.52 = 180.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.41/545.52 = 180.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.41x = 545.52 × 180.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.41x = 98,607.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,607.51/363.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.34

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