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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.04, 571.83 and 259.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.04, 571.83 and 259.42 is: 389.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.04 : 571.83 = 259.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.04/571.83 = 259.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.04x = 571.83 × 259.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.04x = 148,344.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,344.14/381.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.31

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