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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.70, 579.51 and 180.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.70, 579.51 and 180.90 is: 271.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.70 : 579.51 = 180.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.70/579.51 = 180.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.70x = 579.51 × 180.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.70x = 104,835.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,835.53/386.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.11

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