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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.54, 527.71 and 258.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.54, 527.71 and 258.24 is: 356.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.54 : 527.71 = 258.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.54/527.71 = 258.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.54x = 527.71 × 258.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.54x = 136,275.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,275.83/382.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.24

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