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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.05, 579.08 and 180.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.05, 579.08 and 180.71 is: 271.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.05 : 579.08 = 180.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.05/579.08 = 180.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.05x = 579.08 × 180.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.05x = 104,646.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,646.09/386.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.07

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