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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.63, 595.16 and 180.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.63, 595.16 and 180.19 is: 270.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.63 : 595.16 = 180.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.63/595.16 = 180.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.63x = 595.16 × 180.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.63x = 107,241.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,241.88/396.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.38

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