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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.78, 749.26 and 175.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.78, 749.26 and 175.11 is: 262.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.78 : 749.26 = 175.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.78/749.26 = 175.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.78x = 749.26 × 175.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.78x = 131,202.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,202.92/499.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.52

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