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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.85, 570.87 and 259.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.85, 570.87 and 259.16 is: 388.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.85 : 570.87 = 259.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.85/570.87 = 259.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.85x = 570.87 × 259.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.85x = 147,943.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,943.81/380.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.46

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