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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.09, 749.89 and 175.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.09, 749.89 and 175.41 is: 263.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.09 : 749.89 = 175.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.09/749.89 = 175.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.09x = 749.89 × 175.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.09x = 131,538.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,538.20/500.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.03

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