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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.30, 751.98 and 258.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.30, 751.98 and 258.12 is: 387.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.30 : 751.98 = 258.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.30/751.98 = 258.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.30x = 751.98 × 258.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.30x = 194,101.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,101.08/501.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.20

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