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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.19, 752.05 and 257.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.19, 752.05 and 257.73 is: 386.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.19 : 752.05 = 257.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.19/752.05 = 257.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.19x = 752.05 × 257.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.19x = 193,826.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,826.49/501.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.73

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