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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.61, 749.54 and 175.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.61, 749.54 and 175.01 is: 262.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.61 : 749.54 = 175.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.61/749.54 = 175.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.61x = 749.54 × 175.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.61x = 131,172.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,172.37/499.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.55

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