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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.40, 758.13 and 180.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.40, 758.13 and 180.77 is: 271.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.40 : 758.13 = 180.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.40/758.13 = 180.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.40x = 758.13 × 180.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.40x = 137,042.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,042.47/505.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.16

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