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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.45, 571.69 and 259.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.45, 571.69 and 259.41 is: 388.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.45 : 571.69 = 259.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.45/571.69 = 259.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.45x = 571.69 × 259.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.45x = 148,302.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,302.10/381.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.79

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