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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.62, 758.77 and 180.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.62, 758.77 and 180.99 is: 271.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.62 : 758.77 = 180.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.62/758.77 = 180.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.62x = 758.77 × 180.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.62x = 137,329.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,329.33/505.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.61

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