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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.76, 527.19 and 257.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.76, 527.19 and 257.83 is: 386.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.76 : 527.19 = 257.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.76/527.19 = 257.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.76x = 527.19 × 257.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.76x = 135,923.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,923.11/351.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.41

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