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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.29, 599.74 and 180.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.29, 599.74 and 180.54 is: 270.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.29 : 599.74 = 180.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.29/599.74 = 180.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.29x = 599.74 × 180.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.29x = 108,276.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,276.61/400.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.50

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