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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.06, 749.88 and 175.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.06, 749.88 and 175.32 is: 262.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.06 : 749.88 = 175.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.06/749.88 = 175.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.06x = 749.88 × 175.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.06x = 131,468.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,468.96/500.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.91

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