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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.63, 752.46 and 258.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.63, 752.46 and 258.33 is: 387.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.63 : 752.46 = 258.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.63/752.46 = 258.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.63x = 752.46 × 258.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.63x = 194,382.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,382.99/501.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.50

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