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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.34, 528.95 and 259.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.34, 528.95 and 259.37 is: 357.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.34 : 528.95 = 259.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.34/528.95 = 259.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.34x = 528.95 × 259.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.34x = 137,189.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,189.82/383.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.88

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