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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.72, 764.67 and 180.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.72, 764.67 and 180.85 is: 271.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.72 : 764.67 = 180.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.72/764.67 = 180.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.72x = 764.67 × 180.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.72x = 138,286.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,286.75/509.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.30

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