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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.53, 544.88 and 180.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.53, 544.88 and 180.52 is: 270.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.53 : 544.88 = 180.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.53/544.88 = 180.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.53x = 544.88 × 180.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.53x = 98,360.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,360.83/363.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.57

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