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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.40, 529.02 and 259.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.40, 529.02 and 259.16 is: 357.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.40 : 529.02 = 259.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.40/529.02 = 259.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.40x = 529.02 × 259.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.40x = 137,100.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,100.82/383.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.59

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