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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.16, 752.63 and 258.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.16, 752.63 and 258.55 is: 387.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.16 : 752.63 = 258.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.16/752.63 = 258.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.16x = 752.63 × 258.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.16x = 194,589.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,589.31/502.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.51

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