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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.60, 528.24 and 258.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.60, 528.24 and 258.43 is: 356.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.60 : 528.24 = 258.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.60/528.24 = 258.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.60x = 528.24 × 258.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.60x = 136,513.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,513.06/382.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.80

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