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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.32, 757.92 and 180.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.32, 757.92 and 180.66 is: 270.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.32 : 757.92 = 180.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.32/757.92 = 180.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.32x = 757.92 × 180.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.32x = 136,925.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,925.83/505.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.97

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