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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.04, 569.88 and 259.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.04, 569.88 and 259.02 is: 388.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.04 : 569.88 = 259.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.04/569.88 = 259.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.04x = 569.88 × 259.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.04x = 147,610.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,610.32/380.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.41

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