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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.26, 528.87 and 258.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.26, 528.87 and 258.97 is: 357.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.26 : 528.87 = 258.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.26/528.87 = 258.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.26x = 528.87 × 258.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.26x = 136,961.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,961.46/383.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.36

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