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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.77, 758.72 and 181.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.77, 758.72 and 181.11 is: 271.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.77 : 758.72 = 181.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.77/758.72 = 181.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.77x = 758.72 × 181.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.77x = 137,411.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,411.78/505.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.69

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