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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.30, 750.83 and 175.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.30, 750.83 and 175.94 is: 264.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.30 : 750.83 = 175.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.30/750.83 = 175.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.30x = 750.83 × 175.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.30x = 132,101.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,101.03/500.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.04

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