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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.96, 753.88 and 259.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.96, 753.88 and 259.44 is: 388.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.96 : 753.88 = 259.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.96/753.88 = 259.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.96x = 753.88 × 259.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.96x = 195,586.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,586.63/502.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.87

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