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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.16, 528.45 and 258.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.16, 528.45 and 258.78 is: 356.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.16 : 528.45 = 258.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.16/528.45 = 258.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.16x = 528.45 × 258.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.16x = 136,752.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,752.29/383.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.91

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