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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.75, 529.89 and 259.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.75, 529.89 and 259.82 is: 358.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.75 : 529.89 = 259.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.75/529.89 = 259.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.75x = 529.89 × 259.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.75x = 137,673.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,673.37/383.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.76

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