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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.99, 578.96 and 180.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.99, 578.96 and 180.48 is: 270.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.99 : 578.96 = 180.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.99/578.96 = 180.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.99x = 578.96 × 180.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.99x = 104,490.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,490.70/385.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.71

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