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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.44, 544.77 and 180.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.44, 544.77 and 180.50 is: 270.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.44 : 544.77 = 180.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.44/544.77 = 180.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.44x = 544.77 × 180.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.44x = 98,330.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,330.99/363.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.56

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