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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.03, 579 and 180.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.03, 579 and 180.64 is: 270.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.03 : 579 = 180.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.03/579 = 180.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.03x = 579 × 180.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.03x = 104,587.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,587.67/386.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.93

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