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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.49, 529.35 and 259.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.49, 529.35 and 259.08 is: 357.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.49 : 529.35 = 259.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.49/529.35 = 259.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.49x = 529.35 × 259.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.49x = 137,144.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,144.00/383.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.62

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