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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.96, 528.16 and 258.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.96, 528.16 and 258.60 is: 356.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.96 : 528.16 = 258.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.96/528.16 = 258.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.96x = 528.16 × 258.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.96x = 136,582.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,582.18/382.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.65

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