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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.16, 571.38 and 259.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.16, 571.38 and 259.48 is: 388.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.16 : 571.38 = 259.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.16/571.38 = 259.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.16x = 571.38 × 259.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.16x = 148,261.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,261.68/381.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.97

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