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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.79, 758.76 and 181.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.79, 758.76 and 181.09 is: 271.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.79 : 758.76 = 181.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.79/758.76 = 181.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.79x = 758.76 × 181.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.79x = 137,401.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,401.95/505.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.66

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