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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.43, 617.26 and 180.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.43, 617.26 and 180.34 is: 270.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.43 : 617.26 = 180.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.43/617.26 = 180.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.43x = 617.26 × 180.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.43x = 111,316.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,316.67/411.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.56

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