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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.93, 528.12 and 258.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.93, 528.12 and 258.59 is: 356.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.93 : 528.12 = 258.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.93/528.12 = 258.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.93x = 528.12 × 258.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.93x = 136,567.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,567.87/382.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.64

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