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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.96, 753.83 and 259.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.96, 753.83 and 259.35 is: 388.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.96 : 753.83 = 259.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.96/753.83 = 259.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.96x = 753.83 × 259.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.96x = 195,505.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,505.81/502.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.71

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