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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.35, 596.16 and 180.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.35, 596.16 and 180.89 is: 271.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.35 : 596.16 = 180.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.35/596.16 = 180.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.35x = 596.16 × 180.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.35x = 107,836.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,836.40/397.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.39

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