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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.52, 526.17 and 257.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.52, 526.17 and 257.18 is: 354.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.52 : 526.17 = 257.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.52/526.17 = 257.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.52x = 526.17 × 257.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.52x = 135,318.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,318.01/381.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.68

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