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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.52, 758.36 and 180.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.52, 758.36 and 180.88 is: 271.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.52 : 758.36 = 180.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.52/758.36 = 180.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.52x = 758.36 × 180.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.52x = 137,172.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,172.16/505.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.35

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