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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.71, 758.04 and 259.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.71, 758.04 and 259.08 is: 388.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.71 : 758.04 = 259.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.71/758.04 = 259.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.71x = 758.04 × 259.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.71x = 196,393.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,393.00/505.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.35

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