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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.06, 750.84 and 257.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.06, 750.84 and 257.38 is: 385.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.06 : 750.84 = 257.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.06/750.84 = 257.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.06x = 750.84 × 257.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.06x = 193,251.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,251.20/501.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.68

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