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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.11, 750.31 and 175.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.11, 750.31 and 175.40 is: 263.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.11 : 750.31 = 175.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.11/750.31 = 175.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.11x = 750.31 × 175.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.11x = 131,603.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,603.98/500.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.15

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