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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.35, 571.39 and 259.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.35, 571.39 and 259.38 is: 388.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.35 : 571.39 = 259.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.35/571.39 = 259.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.35x = 571.39 × 259.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.35x = 148,206.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,206.49/381.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.63

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