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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.79, 749.81 and 175.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.79, 749.81 and 175.15 is: 262.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.79 : 749.81 = 175.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.79/749.81 = 175.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.79x = 749.81 × 175.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.79x = 131,327.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,327.35/499.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.77

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