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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.93, 527.26 and 258.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.93, 527.26 and 258.24 is: 356.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.93 : 527.26 = 258.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.93/527.26 = 258.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.93x = 527.26 × 258.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.93x = 136,159.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,159.62/381.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.50

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