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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.06, 526.94 and 257.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.06, 526.94 and 257.68 is: 355.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.06 : 526.94 = 257.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.06/526.94 = 257.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.06x = 526.94 × 257.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.06x = 135,777.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,777.98/382.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.38

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