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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.52, 757.94 and 258.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.52, 757.94 and 258.87 is: 388.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.52 : 757.94 = 258.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.52/757.94 = 258.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.52x = 757.94 × 258.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.52x = 196,206.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,206.63/505.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.13

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