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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.99, 617.44 and 180.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.99, 617.44 and 180.53 is: 270.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.99 : 617.44 = 180.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.99/617.44 = 180.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.99x = 617.44 × 180.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.99x = 111,466.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,466.44/411.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.56

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