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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.58, 617.54 and 180.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.58, 617.54 and 180.35 is: 270.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.58 : 617.54 = 180.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.58/617.54 = 180.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.58x = 617.54 × 180.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.58x = 111,373.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,373.79/411.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.60

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