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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.22, 579.06 and 180.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.22, 579.06 and 180.69 is: 270.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.22 : 579.06 = 180.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.22/579.06 = 180.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.22x = 579.06 × 180.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.22x = 104,630.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,630.35/386.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.91

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