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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.70, 754.04 and 259.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.70, 754.04 and 259.29 is: 388.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.70 : 754.04 = 259.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.70/754.04 = 259.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.70x = 754.04 × 259.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.70x = 195,515.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,515.68/502.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.94

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