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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.78, 595.44 and 180.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.78, 595.44 and 180.42 is: 270.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.78 : 595.44 = 180.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.78/595.44 = 180.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.78x = 595.44 × 180.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.78x = 107,429.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,429.28/396.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.75

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