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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.92, 749.36 and 175.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.92, 749.36 and 175.12 is: 262.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.92 : 749.36 = 175.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.92/749.36 = 175.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.92x = 749.36 × 175.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.92x = 131,227.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,227.92/499.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.50

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