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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.64, 753.95 and 258.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.64, 753.95 and 258.83 is: 388.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.64 : 753.95 = 258.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.64/753.95 = 258.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.64x = 753.95 × 258.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.64x = 195,141.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,141.76/502.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.24

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