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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.23, 756 and 175.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.23, 756 and 175.09 is: 262.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.23 : 756 = 175.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.23/756 = 175.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.23x = 756 × 175.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.23x = 132,368.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,368.04/504.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.52

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