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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.84, 752.36 and 258.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.84, 752.36 and 258.08 is: 386.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.84 : 752.36 = 258.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.84/752.36 = 258.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.84x = 752.36 × 258.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.84x = 194,169.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,169.07/501.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.91

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