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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.89, 526.52 and 257.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.89, 526.52 and 257.46 is: 354.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.89 : 526.52 = 257.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.89/526.52 = 257.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.89x = 526.52 × 257.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.89x = 135,556.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,556.55/381.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.97

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