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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.10, 528.21 and 258.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.10, 528.21 and 258.54 is: 356.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.10 : 528.21 = 258.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.10/528.21 = 258.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.10x = 528.21 × 258.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.10x = 136,563.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,563.41/383.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.47

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