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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.02, 578.45 and 180.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.02, 578.45 and 180.35 is: 270.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.02 : 578.45 = 180.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.02/578.45 = 180.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.02x = 578.45 × 180.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.02x = 104,324.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,324.13/386.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.25

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