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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.85, 753.46 and 259.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.85, 753.46 and 259.45 is: 388.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.85 : 753.46 = 259.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.85/753.46 = 259.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.85x = 753.46 × 259.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.85x = 195,485.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,485.20/502.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.75

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