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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.24, 595.84 and 180.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.24, 595.84 and 180.96 is: 271.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.24 : 595.84 = 180.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.24/595.84 = 180.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.24x = 595.84 × 180.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.24x = 107,823.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,823.21/397.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.43

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