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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.23, 752.30 and 257.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.23, 752.30 and 257.93 is: 387.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.23 : 752.30 = 257.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.23/752.30 = 257.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.23x = 752.30 × 257.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.23x = 194,040.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,040.74/501.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.13

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