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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.32, 570.16 and 258.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.32, 570.16 and 258.24 is: 387.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.32 : 570.16 = 258.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.32/570.16 = 258.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.32x = 570.16 × 258.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.32x = 147,238.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,238.12/380.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.14

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