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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.62, 753.53 and 259.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.62, 753.53 and 259.02 is: 388.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.62 : 753.53 = 259.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.62/753.53 = 259.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.62x = 753.53 × 259.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.62x = 195,178.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,178.05/502.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.32

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