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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.69, 751.53 and 257.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.69, 751.53 and 257.88 is: 386.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.69 : 751.53 = 257.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.69/751.53 = 257.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.69x = 751.53 × 257.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.69x = 193,804.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,804.56/501.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.30

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