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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.10, 528.49 and 258.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.10, 528.49 and 258.80 is: 357.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.10 : 528.49 = 258.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.10/528.49 = 258.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.10x = 528.49 × 258.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.10x = 136,771.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,771.89/383.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.02

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