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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.68, 754.38 and 259.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.68, 754.38 and 259.14 is: 388.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.68 : 754.38 = 259.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.68/754.38 = 259.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.68x = 754.38 × 259.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.68x = 195,490.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,490.03/502.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.90

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