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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.59, 545.27 and 103.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.59, 545.27 and 103.57 is: 155.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.59 : 545.27 = 103.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.59/545.27 = 103.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.59x = 545.27 × 103.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.59x = 56,473.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,473.61/363.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.32

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