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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.03, 636.11 and 180.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.03, 636.11 and 180.62 is: 270.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.03 : 636.11 = 180.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.03/636.11 = 180.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.03x = 636.11 × 180.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.03x = 114,894.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,894.19/424.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.96

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