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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.42, 530.29 and 258.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.42, 530.29 and 258.44 is: 356.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.42 : 530.29 = 258.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.42/530.29 = 258.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.42x = 530.29 × 258.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.42x = 137,045.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,045.82/384.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.50

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