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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.70, 754.52 and 259.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.70, 754.52 and 259.88 is: 389.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.70 : 754.52 = 259.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.70/754.52 = 259.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.70x = 754.52 × 259.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.70x = 196,084.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,084.66/503.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.29

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