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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.32, 757.97 and 180.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.32, 757.97 and 180.71 is: 271.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.32 : 757.97 = 180.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.32/757.97 = 180.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.32x = 757.97 × 180.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.32x = 136,971.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,971.59/505.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.06

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