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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.77, 757.22 and 180.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.77, 757.22 and 180.36 is: 270.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.77 : 757.22 = 180.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.77/757.22 = 180.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.77x = 757.22 × 180.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.77x = 136,571.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,571.30/504.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.56

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