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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.06, 750.11 and 175.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.06, 750.11 and 175.43 is: 263.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.06 : 750.11 = 175.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.06/750.11 = 175.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.06x = 750.11 × 175.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.06x = 131,592.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,592.80/500.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.15

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