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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.39, 752.22 and 257.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.39, 752.22 and 257.85 is: 386.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.39 : 752.22 = 257.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.39/752.22 = 257.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.39x = 752.22 × 257.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.39x = 193,959.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,959.93/501.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.84

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