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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.44, 758.40 and 180.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.44, 758.40 and 180.72 is: 271.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.44 : 758.40 = 180.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.44/758.40 = 180.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.44x = 758.40 × 180.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.44x = 137,058.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,058.05/505.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.17

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