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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.14, 752.52 and 258.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.14, 752.52 and 258.15 is: 386.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.14 : 752.52 = 258.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.14/752.52 = 258.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.14x = 752.52 × 258.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.14x = 194,263.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,263.04/502.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.87

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