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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.36, 750.69 and 175.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.36, 750.69 and 175.79 is: 263.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.36 : 750.69 = 175.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.36/750.69 = 175.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.36x = 750.69 × 175.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.36x = 131,963.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,963.80/500.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.74

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