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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.45, 526.26 and 257.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.45, 526.26 and 257.10 is: 354.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.45 : 526.26 = 257.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.45/526.26 = 257.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.45x = 526.26 × 257.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.45x = 135,301.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,301.45/381.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.70

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