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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.07, 571.79 and 259.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.07, 571.79 and 259.08 is: 388.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.07 : 571.79 = 259.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.07/571.79 = 259.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.07x = 571.79 × 259.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.07x = 148,139.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,139.35/381.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.75

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