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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.47, 544.92 and 180.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.47, 544.92 and 180.81 is: 271.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.47 : 544.92 = 180.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.47/544.92 = 180.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.47x = 544.92 × 180.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.47x = 98,526.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,526.99/363.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.08

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