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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.12, 752.77 and 258.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.12, 752.77 and 258.51 is: 387.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.12 : 752.77 = 258.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.12/752.77 = 258.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.12x = 752.77 × 258.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.12x = 194,598.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,598.57/502.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.55

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