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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.14, 527.40 and 257.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.14, 527.40 and 257.76 is: 355.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.14 : 527.40 = 257.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.14/527.40 = 257.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.14x = 527.40 × 257.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.14x = 135,942.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,942.62/382.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.74

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