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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.76, 752.84 and 258.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.76, 752.84 and 258.44 is: 387.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.76 : 752.84 = 258.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.76/752.84 = 258.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.76x = 752.84 × 258.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.76x = 194,563.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,563.97/501.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.76

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