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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.40, 750.40 and 175.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.40, 750.40 and 175.69 is: 263.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.40 : 750.40 = 175.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.40/750.40 = 175.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.40x = 750.40 × 175.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.40x = 131,838.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,838.27/500.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.47

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