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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.06, 529.69 and 259.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.06, 529.69 and 259.68 is: 358.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.06 : 529.69 = 259.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.06/529.69 = 259.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.06x = 529.69 × 259.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.06x = 137,549.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,549.90/384.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.15

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