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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.10, 579.29 and 180.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.10, 579.29 and 180.79 is: 271.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.10 : 579.29 = 180.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.10/579.29 = 180.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.10x = 579.29 × 180.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.10x = 104,727.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,727.49/386.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.24

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