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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.09, 569.94 and 258.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.09, 569.94 and 258.49 is: 387.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.09 : 569.94 = 258.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.09/569.94 = 258.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.09x = 569.94 × 258.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.09x = 147,323.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,323.53/380.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.60

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