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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.52, 545.19 and 120.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.52, 545.19 and 120.04 is: 180.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.52 : 545.19 = 120.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.52/545.19 = 120.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.52x = 545.19 × 120.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.52x = 65,444.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,444.61/363.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.03

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