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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.83, 754.23 and 259.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.83, 754.23 and 259.22 is: 388.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.83 : 754.23 = 259.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.83/754.23 = 259.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.83x = 754.23 × 259.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.83x = 195,507.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,507.73/502.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.81

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