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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.44, 526.71 and 257.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.44, 526.71 and 257.51 is: 355.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.44 : 526.71 = 257.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.44/526.71 = 257.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.44x = 526.71 × 257.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.44x = 135,633.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,633.09/381.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.58

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