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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.76, 754.34 and 259.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.76, 754.34 and 259.44 is: 389.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.76 : 754.34 = 259.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.76/754.34 = 259.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.76x = 754.34 × 259.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.76x = 195,705.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,705.97/502.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.26

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