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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.45, 749.27 and 175.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.45, 749.27 and 175.04 is: 262.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.45 : 749.27 = 175.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.45/749.27 = 175.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.45x = 749.27 × 175.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.45x = 131,154.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,154.53/499.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.60

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