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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.30, 753.36 and 258

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.30, 753.36 and 258 is: 387.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.30 : 753.36 = 258 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.30/753.36 = 258/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.30x = 753.36 × 258
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.30x = 194,366.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,366.88/501.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.73

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