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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.92, 749.79 and 175.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.92, 749.79 and 175.38 is: 263.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.92 : 749.79 = 175.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.92/749.79 = 175.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.92x = 749.79 × 175.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.92x = 131,498.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,498.17/499.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.04

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