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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.31, 579.81 and 180.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.31, 579.81 and 180.99 is: 271.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.31 : 579.81 = 180.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.31/579.81 = 180.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.31x = 579.81 × 180.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.31x = 104,939.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,939.81/386.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.65

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