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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.33, 752.22 and 257.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.33, 752.22 and 257.97 is: 387.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.33 : 752.22 = 257.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.33/752.22 = 257.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.33x = 752.22 × 257.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.33x = 194,050.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,050.19/501.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.07

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