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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.45, 569.24 and 258.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.45, 569.24 and 258.10 is: 386.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.45 : 569.24 = 258.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.45/569.24 = 258.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.45x = 569.24 × 258.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.45x = 146,920.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,920.84/380.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.18

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