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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.08, 757.38 and 180.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.08, 757.38 and 180.42 is: 270.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.08 : 757.38 = 180.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.08/757.38 = 180.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.08x = 757.38 × 180.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.08x = 136,646.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,646.50/505.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.54

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