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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.71, 749.55 and 175.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.71, 749.55 and 175.06 is: 262.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.71 : 749.55 = 175.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.71/749.55 = 175.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.71x = 749.55 × 175.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.71x = 131,211.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,211.60/499.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.57

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