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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.44, 526.58 and 257.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.44, 526.58 and 257.75 is: 355.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.44 : 526.58 = 257.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.44/526.58 = 257.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.44x = 526.58 × 257.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.44x = 135,722.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,722.07/381.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.82

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