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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.64, 751.76 and 257.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.64, 751.76 and 257.65 is: 386.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.64 : 751.76 = 257.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.64/751.76 = 257.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.64x = 751.76 × 257.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.64x = 193,690.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,690.96/501.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.12

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