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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.16, 569.52 and 258.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.16, 569.52 and 258.12 is: 386.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.16 : 569.52 = 258.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.16/569.52 = 258.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.16x = 569.52 × 258.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.16x = 147,004.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,004.50/380.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.69

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