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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.65, 529.39 and 259.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.65, 529.39 and 259.58 is: 358.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.65 : 529.39 = 259.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.65/529.39 = 259.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.65x = 529.39 × 259.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.65x = 137,419.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,419.06/383.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.19

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