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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.53, 750.79 and 175.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.53, 750.79 and 175.82 is: 263.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.53 : 750.79 = 175.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.53/750.79 = 175.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.53x = 750.79 × 175.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.53x = 132,003.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,003.90/500.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.73

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