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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.88, 559.20 and 180.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.88, 559.20 and 180.64 is: 270.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.88 : 559.20 = 180.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.88/559.20 = 180.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.88x = 559.20 × 180.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.88x = 101,013.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,013.89/372.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.90

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