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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.96, 618.20 and 180.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.96, 618.20 and 180.85 is: 271.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.96 : 618.20 = 180.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.96/618.20 = 180.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.96x = 618.20 × 180.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.96x = 111,801.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,801.47/411.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.39

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