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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.37, 764.03 and 180.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.37, 764.03 and 180.29 is: 270.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.37 : 764.03 = 180.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.37/764.03 = 180.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.37x = 764.03 × 180.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.37x = 137,742.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,742.25/509.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.42

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