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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.25, 750.38 and 175.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.25, 750.38 and 175.63 is: 263.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.25 : 750.38 = 175.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.25/750.38 = 175.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.25x = 750.38 × 175.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.25x = 131,784.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,784.61/500.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.44

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