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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.65, 595.23 and 180.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.65, 595.23 and 180.23 is: 270.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.65 : 595.23 = 180.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.65/595.23 = 180.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.65x = 595.23 × 180.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.65x = 107,278.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,278.30/396.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.46

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