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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.89, 528.91 and 259.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.89, 528.91 and 259.33 is: 357.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.89 : 528.91 = 259.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.89/528.91 = 259.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.89x = 528.91 × 259.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.89x = 137,162.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,162.23/383.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.30

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