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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.47, 600.79 and 180.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.47, 600.79 and 180.99 is: 271.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.47 : 600.79 = 180.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.47/600.79 = 180.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.47x = 600.79 × 180.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.47x = 108,736.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,736.53/400.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.52

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