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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.28, 749.60 and 175.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.28, 749.60 and 175.48 is: 262.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.28 : 749.60 = 175.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.28/749.60 = 175.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.28x = 749.60 × 175.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.28x = 131,539.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,539.81/500.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.93

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