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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.96, 757.48 and 180.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.96, 757.48 and 180.33 is: 270.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.96 : 757.48 = 180.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.96/757.48 = 180.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.96x = 757.48 × 180.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.96x = 136,593.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,593.42/504.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.51

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