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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.28, 527.56 and 257.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.28, 527.56 and 257.72 is: 355.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.28 : 527.56 = 257.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.28/527.56 = 257.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.28x = 527.56 × 257.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.28x = 135,962.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,962.76/382.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.66

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