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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.12, 750.08 and 175.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.12, 750.08 and 175.34 is: 262.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.12 : 750.08 = 175.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.12/750.08 = 175.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.12x = 750.08 × 175.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.12x = 131,515.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,515.72/500.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.97

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