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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.59, 526.29 and 257.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.59, 526.29 and 257.17 is: 354.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.59 : 526.29 = 257.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.59/526.29 = 257.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.59x = 526.29 × 257.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.59x = 135,346.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,346.00/381.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.69

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