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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.36, 758.18 and 180.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.36, 758.18 and 180.75 is: 271.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.36 : 758.18 = 180.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.36/758.18 = 180.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.36x = 758.18 × 180.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.36x = 137,041.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,041.04/505.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.18

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