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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.32, 578.95 and 180.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.32, 578.95 and 180.53 is: 270.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.32 : 578.95 = 180.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.32/578.95 = 180.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.32x = 578.95 × 180.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.32x = 104,516.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,516.67/386.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.54

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