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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.71, 563.40 and 180.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.71, 563.40 and 180.68 is: 270.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.71 : 563.40 = 180.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.71/563.40 = 180.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.71x = 563.40 × 180.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.71x = 101,792.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,792.30/375.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.94

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