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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.10, 570.06 and 258.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.10, 570.06 and 258.33 is: 387.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.10 : 570.06 = 258.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.10/570.06 = 258.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.10x = 570.06 × 258.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.10x = 147,263.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,263.60/380.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.43

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