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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.50, 750.65 and 175.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.50, 750.65 and 175.88 is: 263.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.50 : 750.65 = 175.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.50/750.65 = 175.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.50x = 750.65 × 175.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.50x = 132,024.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,024.32/500.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.78

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