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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.07, 570.24 and 258.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.07, 570.24 and 258.03 is: 387.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.07 : 570.24 = 258.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.07/570.24 = 258.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.07x = 570.24 × 258.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.07x = 147,139.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,139.03/380.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.14

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