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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.94, 527.27 and 258.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.94, 527.27 and 258.25 is: 356.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.94 : 527.27 = 258.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.94/527.27 = 258.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.94x = 527.27 × 258.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.94x = 136,163.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,163.55/381.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.51

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