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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.38, 527.39 and 257.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.38, 527.39 and 257.85 is: 355.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.38 : 527.39 = 257.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.38/527.39 = 257.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.38x = 527.39 × 257.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.38x = 135,984.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,984.87/382.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.63

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