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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.74, 757.46 and 180.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.74, 757.46 and 180.12 is: 270.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.74 : 757.46 = 180.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.74/757.46 = 180.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.74x = 757.46 × 180.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.74x = 136,433.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,433.70/504.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.30

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