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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.45, 754.62 and 259.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.45, 754.62 and 259.99 is: 389.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.45 : 754.62 = 259.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.45/754.62 = 259.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.45x = 754.62 × 259.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.45x = 196,193.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,193.65/503.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.70

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