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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.47, 545.28 and 120.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.47, 545.28 and 120.01 is: 180.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.47 : 545.28 = 120.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.47/545.28 = 120.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.47x = 545.28 × 120.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.47x = 65,438.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,438.45/363.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.04

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