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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.89, 526.92 and 257.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.89, 526.92 and 257.78 is: 355.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.89 : 526.92 = 257.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.89/526.92 = 257.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.89x = 526.92 × 257.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.89x = 135,829.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,829.44/381.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.68

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