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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.87, 797.70 and 180.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.87, 797.70 and 180.44 is: 270.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.87 : 797.70 = 180.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.87/797.70 = 180.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.87x = 797.70 × 180.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.87x = 143,933.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,933.00/531.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.62

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