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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.94, 578.51 and 180.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.94, 578.51 and 180.34 is: 270.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.94 : 578.51 = 180.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.94/578.51 = 180.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.94x = 578.51 × 180.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.94x = 104,326.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,326.82/385.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.32

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