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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.08, 571.74 and 259.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.08, 571.74 and 259.16 is: 388.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.08 : 571.74 = 259.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.08/571.74 = 259.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.08x = 571.74 × 259.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.08x = 148,172.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,172.14/381.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.82

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