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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.43, 752.93 and 258.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.43, 752.93 and 258.44 is: 387.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.43 : 752.93 = 258.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.43/752.93 = 258.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.43x = 752.93 × 258.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.43x = 194,582.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,582.17/502.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.29

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