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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.03, 753.27 and 258.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.03, 753.27 and 258.42 is: 387.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.03 : 753.27 = 258.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.03/753.27 = 258.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.03x = 753.27 × 258.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.03x = 194,661.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,661.89/502.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.75

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