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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.79, 757.22 and 180.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.79, 757.22 and 180.07 is: 270.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.79 : 757.22 = 180.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.79/757.22 = 180.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.79x = 757.22 × 180.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.79x = 136,349.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,349.81/504.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.11

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