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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.50, 617.34 and 180.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.50, 617.34 and 180.32 is: 270.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.50 : 617.34 = 180.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.50/617.34 = 180.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.50x = 617.34 × 180.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.50x = 111,316.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,316.34/411.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.51

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