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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.94, 545.79 and 120.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.94, 545.79 and 120.43 is: 180.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.94 : 545.79 = 120.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.94/545.79 = 120.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.94x = 545.79 × 120.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.94x = 65,729.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,729.49/363.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.61

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