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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.40, 750.51 and 175.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.40, 750.51 and 175.77 is: 263.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.40 : 750.51 = 175.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.40/750.51 = 175.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.40x = 750.51 × 175.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.40x = 131,917.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,917.14/500.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.62

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