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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.17, 527.57 and 257.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.17, 527.57 and 257.91 is: 356.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.17 : 527.57 = 257.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.17/527.57 = 257.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.17x = 527.57 × 257.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.17x = 136,065.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,065.58/382.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.03

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