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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.52, 750.75 and 175.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.52, 750.75 and 175.86 is: 263.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.52 : 750.75 = 175.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.52/750.75 = 175.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.52x = 750.75 × 175.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.52x = 132,026.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,026.90/500.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.78

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