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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.81, 752.81 and 258.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.81, 752.81 and 258.14 is: 387.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.81 : 752.81 = 258.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.81/752.81 = 258.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.81x = 752.81 × 258.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.81x = 194,325.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,325.32/501.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.25

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