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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.97, 750.09 and 175.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.97, 750.09 and 175.36 is: 263.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.97 : 750.09 = 175.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.97/750.09 = 175.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.97x = 750.09 × 175.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.97x = 131,532.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,532.03/499.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.08

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