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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.98, 570.55 and 258.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.98, 570.55 and 258.87 is: 387.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.98 : 570.55 = 258.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.98/570.55 = 258.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.98x = 570.55 × 258.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.98x = 147,699.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,699.77/380.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.68

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