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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.47, 579.59 and 180.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.47, 579.59 and 180.83 is: 271.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.47 : 579.59 = 180.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.47/579.59 = 180.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.47x = 579.59 × 180.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.47x = 104,808.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,808.48/386.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.19

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