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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.31, 571.73 and 259.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.31, 571.73 and 259.20 is: 388.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.31 : 571.73 = 259.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.31/571.73 = 259.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.31x = 571.73 × 259.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.31x = 148,191.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,191.12/381.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.64

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