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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.68, 755.39 and 259.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.68, 755.39 and 259.39 is: 389.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.68 : 755.39 = 259.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.68/755.39 = 259.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.68x = 755.39 × 259.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.68x = 195,940.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,940.61/502.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.79

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