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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.57, 753.98 and 259.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.57, 753.98 and 259.03 is: 388.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.57 : 753.98 = 259.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.57/753.98 = 259.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.57x = 753.98 × 259.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.57x = 195,303.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,303.09/502.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.61

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