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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.36, 1,040.10 and 180.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.36, 1,040.10 and 180.36 is: 270.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.36 : 1,040.10 = 180.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.36/1,040.10 = 180.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.36x = 1,040.10 × 180.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.36x = 187,592.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,592.44/693.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.56

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