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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.76, 752.64 and 258.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.76, 752.64 and 258.16 is: 387.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.76 : 752.64 = 258.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.76/752.64 = 258.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.76x = 752.64 × 258.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.76x = 194,301.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,301.54/501.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.24

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