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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.29, 752.76 and 177.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.29, 752.76 and 177.35 is: 265.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.29 : 752.76 = 177.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.29/752.76 = 177.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.29x = 752.76 × 177.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.29x = 133,498.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,498.22/502.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.78

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