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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.85, 749.82 and 175.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.85, 749.82 and 175.20 is: 262.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.85 : 749.82 = 175.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.85/749.82 = 175.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.85x = 749.82 × 175.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.85x = 131,368.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,368.46/499.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.82

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