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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.32, 526.98 and 257.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.32, 526.98 and 257.94 is: 355.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.32 : 526.98 = 257.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.32/526.98 = 257.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.32x = 526.98 × 257.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.32x = 135,929.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,929.22/382.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.54

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