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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.77, 752.43 and 176.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.77, 752.43 and 176.99 is: 265.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.77 : 752.43 = 176.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.77/752.43 = 176.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.77x = 752.43 × 176.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.77x = 133,172.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,172.59/501.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.41

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