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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505, 757.50 and 180.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505, 757.50 and 180.38 is: 270.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505 : 757.50 = 180.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505/757.50 = 180.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505x = 757.50 × 180.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505x = 136,637.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,637.85/505
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.57

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