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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.44, 529.34 and 259.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.44, 529.34 and 259.75 is: 358.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.44 : 529.34 = 259.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.44/529.34 = 259.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.44x = 529.34 × 259.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.44x = 137,496.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,496.07/383.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.59

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