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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.35, 527.90 and 258.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.35, 527.90 and 258.18 is: 356.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.35 : 527.90 = 258.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.35/527.90 = 258.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.35x = 527.90 × 258.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.35x = 136,291.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,291.93/382.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.46

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