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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.26, 757.89 and 180.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.26, 757.89 and 180.86 is: 271.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.26 : 757.89 = 180.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.26/757.89 = 180.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.26x = 757.89 × 180.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.26x = 137,068.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,068.20/505.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.28

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