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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.99, 753.12 and 254.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.99, 753.12 and 254.60 is: 381.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.99 : 753.12 = 254.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.99/753.12 = 254.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.99x = 753.12 × 254.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.99x = 191,740.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,740.59/501.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.96

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