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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.27, 750.24 and 175.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.27, 750.24 and 175.60 is: 263.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.27 : 750.24 = 175.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.27/750.24 = 175.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.27x = 750.24 × 175.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.27x = 131,739.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,739.83/500.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.34

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