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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.88, 655.40 and 180.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.88, 655.40 and 180.38 is: 270.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.88 : 655.40 = 180.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.88/655.40 = 180.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.88x = 655.40 × 180.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.88x = 118,218.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,218.23/436.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.60

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