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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.08, 636.09 and 180.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.08, 636.09 and 180.42 is: 270.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.08 : 636.09 = 180.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.08/636.09 = 180.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.08x = 636.09 × 180.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.08x = 114,763.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,763.36/424.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.62

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