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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.28, 750.42 and 175.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.28, 750.42 and 175.62 is: 263.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.28 : 750.42 = 175.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.28/750.42 = 175.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.28x = 750.42 × 175.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.28x = 131,788.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,788.76/500.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.43

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