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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.39, 572.09 and 259.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.39, 572.09 and 259.35 is: 389.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.39 : 572.09 = 259.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.39/572.09 = 259.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.39x = 572.09 × 259.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.39x = 148,370.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,370.24/381.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.03

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