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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.65, 750.98 and 175.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.65, 750.98 and 175.84 is: 263.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.65 : 750.98 = 175.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.65/750.98 = 175.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.65x = 750.98 × 175.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.65x = 132,051.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,051.44/500.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.76

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