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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.15, 578.90 and 180.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.15, 578.90 and 180.61 is: 270.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.15 : 578.90 = 180.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.15/578.90 = 180.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.15x = 578.90 × 180.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.15x = 104,555.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,555.13/386.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.76

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