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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.47, 757.73 and 180.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.47, 757.73 and 180.59 is: 270.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.47 : 757.73 = 180.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.47/757.73 = 180.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.47x = 757.73 × 180.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.47x = 136,838.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,838.46/505.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.72

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