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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.89, 595.44 and 180.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.89, 595.44 and 180.41 is: 270.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.89 : 595.44 = 180.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.89/595.44 = 180.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.89x = 595.44 × 180.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.89x = 107,423.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,423.33/396.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.66

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