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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.48, 753.85 and 259.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.48, 753.85 and 259.53 is: 388.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.48 : 753.85 = 259.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.48/753.85 = 259.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.48x = 753.85 × 259.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.48x = 195,646.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,646.69/503.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.59

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