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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.99, 753.03 and 258.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.99, 753.03 and 258.69 is: 388.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.99 : 753.03 = 258.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.99/753.03 = 258.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.99x = 753.03 × 258.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.99x = 194,801.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,801.33/501.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.06

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