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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.39, 755.22 and 259.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.39, 755.22 and 259.85 is: 389.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.39 : 755.22 = 259.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.39/755.22 = 259.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.39x = 755.22 × 259.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.39x = 196,243.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,243.92/503.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.84

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