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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.90, 757.38 and 180.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.90, 757.38 and 180.30 is: 270.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.90 : 757.38 = 180.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.90/757.38 = 180.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.90x = 757.38 × 180.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.90x = 136,555.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,555.61/504.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.46

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