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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.57, 544.93 and 180.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.57, 544.93 and 180.57 is: 270.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.57 : 544.93 = 180.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.57/544.93 = 180.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.57x = 544.93 × 180.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.57x = 98,398.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,398.01/363.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.64

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