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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.04, 527.04 and 257.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.04, 527.04 and 257.74 is: 355.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.04 : 527.04 = 257.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.04/527.04 = 257.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.04x = 527.04 × 257.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.04x = 135,839.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,839.29/382.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.56

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