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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.05, 749.85 and 175.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.05, 749.85 and 175.24 is: 262.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.05 : 749.85 = 175.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.05/749.85 = 175.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.05x = 749.85 × 175.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.05x = 131,403.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,403.71/500.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.78

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