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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.12, 529.86 and 258.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.12, 529.86 and 258.13 is: 356.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.12 : 529.86 = 258.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.12/529.86 = 258.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.12x = 529.86 × 258.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.12x = 136,772.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,772.76/384.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.07

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