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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.82, 529.05 and 259.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.82, 529.05 and 259.44 is: 357.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.82 : 529.05 = 259.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.82/529.05 = 259.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.82x = 529.05 × 259.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.82x = 137,254.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,254.09/383.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.60

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