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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.06, 752.95 and 258.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.06, 752.95 and 258.66 is: 387.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.06 : 752.95 = 258.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.06/752.95 = 258.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.06x = 752.95 × 258.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.06x = 194,758.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,758.05/502.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.92

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