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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.32, 571.50 and 259.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.32, 571.50 and 259.28 is: 388.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.32 : 571.50 = 259.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.32/571.50 = 259.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.32x = 571.50 × 259.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.32x = 148,178.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,178.52/381.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.59

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