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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.66, 544.77 and 180.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.66, 544.77 and 180.49 is: 270.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.66 : 544.77 = 180.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.66/544.77 = 180.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.66x = 544.77 × 180.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.66x = 98,324.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,324.63/363.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.38

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