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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.49, 753.87 and 255.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.49, 753.87 and 255.10 is: 382.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.49 : 753.87 = 255.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.49/753.87 = 255.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.49x = 753.87 × 255.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.49x = 192,308.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,308.47/502.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.71

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