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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.92, 529.92 and 259.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.92, 529.92 and 259.92 is: 358.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.92 : 529.92 = 259.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.92/529.92 = 259.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.92x = 529.92 × 259.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.92x = 137,736.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,736.81/383.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.76

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