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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.00, 570.14 and 258.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.00, 570.14 and 258.90 is: 387.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.00 : 570.14 = 258.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.00/570.14 = 258.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.00x = 570.14 × 258.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.00x = 147,606.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,606.78/381.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.42

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