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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.94, 749.93 and 175.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.94, 749.93 and 175.33 is: 263.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.94 : 749.93 = 175.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.94/749.93 = 175.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.94x = 749.93 × 175.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.94x = 131,485.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,485.29/499.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.00

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