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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.44, 545.24 and 119.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.44, 545.24 and 119.99 is: 180.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.44 : 545.24 = 119.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.44/545.24 = 119.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.44x = 545.24 × 119.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.44x = 65,420.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,420.02/363.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.00

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