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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.48, 758.32 and 180.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.48, 758.32 and 180.76 is: 271.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.48 : 758.32 = 180.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.48/758.32 = 180.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.48x = 758.32 × 180.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.48x = 137,073.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,073.92/505.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.18

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