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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.76, 750.96 and 176.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.76, 750.96 and 176.04 is: 264.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.76 : 750.96 = 176.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.76/750.96 = 176.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.76x = 750.96 × 176.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.76x = 132,199.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,199.00/500.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.00

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