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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.22, 750.63 and 257.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.22, 750.63 and 257.14 is: 385.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.22 : 750.63 = 257.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.22/750.63 = 257.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.22x = 750.63 × 257.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.22x = 193,017.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,017.00/501.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.09

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