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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.33, 595.08 and 180.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.33, 595.08 and 180.33 is: 270.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.33 : 595.08 = 180.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.33/595.08 = 180.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.33x = 595.08 × 180.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.33x = 107,310.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,310.78/396.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.76

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