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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.30, 752.84 and 258.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.30, 752.84 and 258.69 is: 387.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.30 : 752.84 = 258.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.30/752.84 = 258.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.30x = 752.84 × 258.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.30x = 194,756.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,756.13/502.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.73

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