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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.44, 570.94 and 258.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.44, 570.94 and 258.94 is: 388.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.44 : 570.94 = 258.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.44/570.94 = 258.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.44x = 570.94 × 258.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.44x = 147,839.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,839.20/380.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.60

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