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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.63, 757.08 and 180

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.63, 757.08 and 180 is: 270.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.63 : 757.08 = 180 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.63/757.08 = 180/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.63x = 757.08 × 180
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.63x = 136,274.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,274.40/504.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.05

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