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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.58, 764.41 and 180.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.58, 764.41 and 180.54 is: 270.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.58 : 764.41 = 180.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.58/764.41 = 180.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.58x = 764.41 × 180.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.58x = 138,006.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,006.58/509.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.82

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