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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.13, 595.91 and 180.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.13, 595.91 and 180.70 is: 271.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.13 : 595.91 = 180.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.13/595.91 = 180.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.13x = 595.91 × 180.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.13x = 107,679.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,679.90/397.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.15

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