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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.94, 754.81 and 259.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.94, 754.81 and 259.53 is: 389.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.94 : 754.81 = 259.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.94/754.81 = 259.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.94x = 754.81 × 259.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.94x = 195,895.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,895.84/502.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.50

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