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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.43, 579.84 and 180.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.43, 579.84 and 180.96 is: 271.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.43 : 579.84 = 180.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.43/579.84 = 180.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.43x = 579.84 × 180.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.43x = 104,927.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,927.85/386.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.53

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