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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.19, 570.83 and 259.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.19, 570.83 and 259.09 is: 387.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.19 : 570.83 = 259.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.19/570.83 = 259.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.19x = 570.83 × 259.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.19x = 147,896.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,896.34/381.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.99

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