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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.94, 755.38 and 179.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.94, 755.38 and 179.08 is: 268.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.94 : 755.38 = 179.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.94/755.38 = 179.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.94x = 755.38 × 179.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.94x = 135,273.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,273.45/503.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.43

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