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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.58, 545.47 and 103.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.58, 545.47 and 103.58 is: 155.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.58 : 545.47 = 103.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.58/545.47 = 103.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.58x = 545.47 × 103.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.58x = 56,499.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,499.78/363.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.40

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