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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.93, 529.66 and 259.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.93, 529.66 and 259.55 is: 358.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.93 : 529.66 = 259.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.93/529.66 = 259.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.93x = 529.66 × 259.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.93x = 137,471.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,471.19/383.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.06

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