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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.27, 864.45 and 180.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.27, 864.45 and 180.92 is: 271.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.27 : 864.45 = 180.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.27/864.45 = 180.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.27x = 864.45 × 180.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.27x = 156,396.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,396.29/576.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.39

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