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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.63, 751.02 and 175.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.63, 751.02 and 175.97 is: 263.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.63 : 751.02 = 175.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.63/751.02 = 175.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.63x = 751.02 × 175.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.63x = 132,158.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,158.87/500.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.99

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