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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.63, 756.92 and 175.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.63, 756.92 and 175.59 is: 263.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.63 : 756.92 = 175.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.63/756.92 = 175.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.63x = 756.92 × 175.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.63x = 132,909.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,909.66/504.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.38

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