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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.29, 594.44 and 180.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.29, 594.44 and 180.02 is: 270.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.29 : 594.44 = 180.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.29/594.44 = 180.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.29x = 594.44 × 180.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.29x = 107,012.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,012.35/396.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.03

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