Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.67, 758.01 and 258.87
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 505.67, 758.01 and 258.87 is: 388.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
505.67 : 758.01 = 258.87 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
505.67/758.01 = 258.87/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
505.67x = 758.01 × 258.87 - Step 4: Simplify right side
505.67x = 196,226.27 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 196,226.27/505.67 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 388.05
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