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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.70, 569.61 and 258.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.70, 569.61 and 258.36 is: 386.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.70 : 569.61 = 258.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.70/569.61 = 258.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.70x = 569.61 × 258.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.70x = 147,164.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,164.44/380.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.56

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