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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.38, 755.16 and 259.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.38, 755.16 and 259.78 is: 389.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.38 : 755.16 = 259.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.38/755.16 = 259.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.38x = 755.16 × 259.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.38x = 196,175.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,175.46/503.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.72

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