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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.31, 579.47 and 180.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.31, 579.47 and 180.88 is: 271.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.31 : 579.47 = 180.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.31/579.47 = 180.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.31x = 579.47 × 180.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.31x = 104,812.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,812.18/386.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.32

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