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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.40, 755.46 and 259.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.40, 755.46 and 259.88 is: 390.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.40 : 755.46 = 259.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.40/755.46 = 259.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.40x = 755.46 × 259.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.40x = 196,328.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,328.94/503.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.01

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