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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.89, 571.34 and 258.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.89, 571.34 and 258.85 is: 388.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.89 : 571.34 = 258.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.89/571.34 = 258.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.89x = 571.34 × 258.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.89x = 147,891.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,891.36/380.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.28

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