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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.04, 527.03 and 257.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.04, 527.03 and 257.73 is: 355.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.04 : 527.03 = 257.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.04/527.03 = 257.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.04x = 527.03 × 257.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.04x = 135,831.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,831.44/382.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.54

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