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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.04, 635.81 and 180.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.04, 635.81 and 180.43 is: 270.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.04 : 635.81 = 180.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.04/635.81 = 180.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.04x = 635.81 × 180.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.04x = 114,716.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,716.71/424.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.54

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