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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.76, 757 and 180.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.76, 757 and 180.08 is: 270.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.76 : 757 = 180.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.76/757 = 180.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.76x = 757 × 180.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.76x = 136,320.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,320.56/504.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.07

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