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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.41, 563.06 and 180.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.41, 563.06 and 180.27 is: 270.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.41 : 563.06 = 180.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.41/563.06 = 180.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.41x = 563.06 × 180.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.41x = 101,501.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,501.92/375.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.38

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