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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.75, 764.82 and 180.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.75, 764.82 and 180.73 is: 271.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.75 : 764.82 = 180.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.75/764.82 = 180.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.75x = 764.82 × 180.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.75x = 138,224.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,224.01/509.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.16

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