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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.63, 756.72 and 180.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.63, 756.72 and 180.01 is: 269.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.63 : 756.72 = 180.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.63/756.72 = 180.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.63x = 756.72 × 180.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.63x = 136,217.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,217.17/504.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.93

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