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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.71, 754.07 and 259.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.71, 754.07 and 259.09 is: 388.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.71 : 754.07 = 259.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.71/754.07 = 259.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.71x = 754.07 × 259.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.71x = 195,372.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,372.00/502.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.64

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