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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.30, 616.84 and 180.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.30, 616.84 and 180.07 is: 270.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.30 : 616.84 = 180.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.30/616.84 = 180.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.30x = 616.84 × 180.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.30x = 111,072.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,072.39/411.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.05

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