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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.13, 599.72 and 180.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.13, 599.72 and 180.51 is: 270.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.13 : 599.72 = 180.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.13/599.72 = 180.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.13x = 599.72 × 180.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.13x = 108,255.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,255.91/400.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.56

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