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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.88, 527.76 and 258.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.88, 527.76 and 258.50 is: 356.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.88 : 527.76 = 258.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.88/527.76 = 258.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.88x = 527.76 × 258.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.88x = 136,423.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,423.67/382.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.31

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