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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.80, 757.03 and 180.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.80, 757.03 and 180.12 is: 270.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.80 : 757.03 = 180.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.80/757.03 = 180.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.80x = 757.03 × 180.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.80x = 136,356.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,356.24/504.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.12

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