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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.38, 617.19 and 180.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.38, 617.19 and 180.30 is: 270.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.38 : 617.19 = 180.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.38/617.19 = 180.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.38x = 617.19 × 180.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.38x = 111,279.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,279.36/411.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.51

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