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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.29, 617.19 and 180.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.29, 617.19 and 180.18 is: 270.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.29 : 617.19 = 180.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.29/617.19 = 180.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.29x = 617.19 × 180.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.29x = 111,205.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,205.29/411.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.38

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