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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.22, 750.93 and 257.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.22, 750.93 and 257.91 is: 386.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.22 : 750.93 = 257.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.22/750.93 = 257.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.22x = 750.93 × 257.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.22x = 193,672.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,672.36/501.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.40

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