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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.70, 595.84 and 180.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.70, 595.84 and 180.82 is: 270.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.70 : 595.84 = 180.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.70/595.84 = 180.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.70x = 595.84 × 180.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.70x = 107,739.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,739.79/397.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.91

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