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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.44, 569.58 and 258.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.44, 569.58 and 258.04 is: 386.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.44 : 569.58 = 258.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.44/569.58 = 258.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.44x = 569.58 × 258.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.44x = 146,974.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,974.42/380.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.33

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