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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.28, 758.20 and 180.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.28, 758.20 and 180.88 is: 271.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.28 : 758.20 = 180.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.28/758.20 = 180.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.28x = 758.20 × 180.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.28x = 137,143.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,143.22/505.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.42

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