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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.14, 570.09 and 259.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.14, 570.09 and 259.18 is: 388.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.14 : 570.09 = 259.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.14/570.09 = 259.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.14x = 570.09 × 259.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.14x = 147,755.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,755.93/380.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.69

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