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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.84, 757.28 and 180.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.84, 757.28 and 180.22 is: 270.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.84 : 757.28 = 180.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.84/757.28 = 180.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.84x = 757.28 × 180.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.84x = 136,477.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,477.00/504.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.34

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