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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.26, 750.74 and 175.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.26, 750.74 and 175.63 is: 263.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.26 : 750.74 = 175.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.26/750.74 = 175.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.26x = 750.74 × 175.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.26x = 131,852.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,852.47/500.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.57

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