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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.72, 528.39 and 258.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.72, 528.39 and 258.40 is: 356.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.72 : 528.39 = 258.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.72/528.39 = 258.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.72x = 528.39 × 258.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.72x = 136,535.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,535.98/382.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.75

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