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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.98, 757.70 and 180.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.98, 757.70 and 180.43 is: 270.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.98 : 757.70 = 180.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.98/757.70 = 180.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.98x = 757.70 × 180.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.98x = 136,710.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,710.71/504.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.72

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