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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.09, 571.44 and 259.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.09, 571.44 and 259.49 is: 389.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.09 : 571.44 = 259.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.09/571.44 = 259.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.09x = 571.44 × 259.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.09x = 148,282.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,282.97/381.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.10

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