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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.50, 529.33 and 259.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.50, 529.33 and 259.18 is: 357.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.50 : 529.33 = 259.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.50/529.33 = 259.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.50x = 529.33 × 259.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.50x = 137,191.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,191.75/383.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.74

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