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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.38, 753.66 and 258.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.38, 753.66 and 258.84 is: 388.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.38 : 753.66 = 258.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.38/753.66 = 258.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.38x = 753.66 × 258.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.38x = 195,077.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,077.35/502.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.31

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