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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.56, 527.64 and 258

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.56, 527.64 and 258 is: 355.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.56 : 527.64 = 258 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.56/527.64 = 258/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.56x = 527.64 × 258
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.56x = 136,131.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,131.12/382.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.84

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