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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.91, 752.60 and 254.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.91, 752.60 and 254.96 is: 382.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.91 : 752.60 = 254.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.91/752.60 = 254.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.91x = 752.60 × 254.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.91x = 191,884.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,884.46/501.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.31

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