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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.50, 530.36 and 258.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.50, 530.36 and 258.68 is: 356.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.50 : 530.36 = 258.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.50/530.36 = 258.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.50x = 530.36 × 258.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.50x = 137,193.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,193.52/384.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.81

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