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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.52, 529.50 and 259.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.52, 529.50 and 259.14 is: 357.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.52 : 529.50 = 259.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.52/529.50 = 259.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.52x = 529.50 × 259.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.52x = 137,214.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,214.63/383.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.78

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