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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.12, 570.96 and 259.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.12, 570.96 and 259.26 is: 388.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.12 : 570.96 = 259.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.12/570.96 = 259.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.12x = 570.96 × 259.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.12x = 148,027.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,027.09/381.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.40

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