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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.93, 531.42 and 259.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.93, 531.42 and 259.08 is: 357.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.93 : 531.42 = 259.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.93/531.42 = 259.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.93x = 531.42 × 259.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.93x = 137,676.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,676.34/384.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.67

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