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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.64, 752.08 and 258.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.64, 752.08 and 258.04 is: 386.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.64 : 752.08 = 258.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.64/752.08 = 258.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.64x = 752.08 × 258.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.64x = 194,066.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,066.72/501.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.86

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