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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.52, 616.78 and 180.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.52, 616.78 and 180.40 is: 270.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.52 : 616.78 = 180.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.52/616.78 = 180.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.52x = 616.78 × 180.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.52x = 111,267.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,267.11/411.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.38

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