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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.92, 758.76 and 181.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.92, 758.76 and 181.32 is: 271.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.92 : 758.76 = 181.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.92/758.76 = 181.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.92x = 758.76 × 181.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.92x = 137,578.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,578.36/505.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.94

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