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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.39, 579.63 and 180.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.39, 579.63 and 180.94 is: 271.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.39 : 579.63 = 180.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.39/579.63 = 180.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.39x = 579.63 × 180.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.39x = 104,878.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,878.25/386.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.43

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