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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.89, 563.45 and 180.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.89, 563.45 and 180.60 is: 270.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.89 : 563.45 = 180.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.89/563.45 = 180.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.89x = 563.45 × 180.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.89x = 101,758.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,758.15/375.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.72

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