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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.89, 758.34 and 181.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.89, 758.34 and 181.08 is: 271.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.89 : 758.34 = 181.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.89/758.34 = 181.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.89x = 758.34 × 181.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.89x = 137,320.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,320.21/505.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.44

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