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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.32, 752.66 and 258.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.32, 752.66 and 258.50 is: 387.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.32 : 752.66 = 258.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.32/752.66 = 258.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.32x = 752.66 × 258.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.32x = 194,562.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,562.61/502.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.33

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