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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424, 635.88 and 180.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424, 635.88 and 180.52 is: 270.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424 : 635.88 = 180.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424/635.88 = 180.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424x = 635.88 × 180.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424x = 114,789.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,789.06/424
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.73

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