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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.32, 754.17 and 259.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.32, 754.17 and 259.02 is: 388.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.32 : 754.17 = 259.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.32/754.17 = 259.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.32x = 754.17 × 259.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.32x = 195,345.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,345.11/502.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.89

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