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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.38, 783.59 and 180.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.38, 783.59 and 180.38 is: 270.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.38 : 783.59 = 180.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.38/783.59 = 180.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.38x = 783.59 × 180.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.38x = 141,339.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,339.14/522.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.57

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