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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.89, 757.41 and 180.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.89, 757.41 and 180.23 is: 270.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.89 : 757.41 = 180.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.89/757.41 = 180.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.89x = 757.41 × 180.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.89x = 136,507.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,507.10/504.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.37

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