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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.38, 596 and 180.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.38, 596 and 180.91 is: 271.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.38 : 596 = 180.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.38/596 = 180.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.38x = 596 × 180.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.38x = 107,819.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,819.38/397.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.33

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