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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.33, 749.29 and 174.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.33, 749.29 and 174.92 is: 262.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.33 : 749.29 = 174.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.33/749.29 = 174.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.33x = 749.29 × 174.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.33x = 131,065.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,065.81/499.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.48

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