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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.53, 545.33 and 119.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.53, 545.33 and 119.99 is: 180.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.53 : 545.33 = 119.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.53/545.33 = 119.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.53x = 545.33 × 119.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.53x = 65,435.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,435.81/363.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.00

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