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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.31, 755.38 and 259.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.31, 755.38 and 259.91 is: 390.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.31 : 755.38 = 259.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.31/755.38 = 259.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.31x = 755.38 × 259.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.31x = 196,330.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,330.82/503.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.08

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