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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.48, 569.64 and 257.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.48, 569.64 and 257.96 is: 386.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.48 : 569.64 = 257.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.48/569.64 = 257.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.48x = 569.64 × 257.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.48x = 146,944.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,944.33/380.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.21

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