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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.13, 752.74 and 258.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.13, 752.74 and 258.37 is: 387.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.13 : 752.74 = 258.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.13/752.74 = 258.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.13x = 752.74 × 258.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.13x = 194,482.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,482.91/502.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.31

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