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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.39, 578.27 and 180.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.39, 578.27 and 180.09 is: 270.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.39 : 578.27 = 180.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.39/578.27 = 180.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.39x = 578.27 × 180.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.39x = 104,141.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,141.09/385.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.22

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