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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.78, 750.72 and 175.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.78, 750.72 and 175.93 is: 263.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.78 : 750.72 = 175.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.78/750.72 = 175.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.78x = 750.72 × 175.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.78x = 132,072.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,072.95/500.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.73

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