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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.45, 570.19 and 258.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.45, 570.19 and 258.41 is: 387.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.45 : 570.19 = 258.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.45/570.19 = 258.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.45x = 570.19 × 258.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.45x = 147,339.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,339.30/380.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.28

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