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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.72, 764.57 and 180.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.72, 764.57 and 180.64 is: 270.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.72 : 764.57 = 180.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.72/764.57 = 180.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.72x = 764.57 × 180.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.72x = 138,109.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,109.11/509.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.95

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