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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.76, 749.99 and 175.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.76, 749.99 and 175.13 is: 262.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.76 : 749.99 = 175.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.76/749.99 = 175.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.76x = 749.99 × 175.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.76x = 131,345.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,345.75/499.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.82

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