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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.04, 578.64 and 180.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.04, 578.64 and 180.48 is: 270.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.04 : 578.64 = 180.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.04/578.64 = 180.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.04x = 578.64 × 180.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.04x = 104,432.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,432.95/386.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.52

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