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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.13, 751.38 and 257.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.13, 751.38 and 257.32 is: 385.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.13 : 751.38 = 257.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.13/751.38 = 257.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.13x = 751.38 × 257.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.13x = 193,345.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,345.10/501.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.82

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