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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.48, 572.42 and 258.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.48, 572.42 and 258.05 is: 387.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.48 : 572.42 = 258.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.48/572.42 = 258.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.48x = 572.42 × 258.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.48x = 147,712.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,712.98/381.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.21

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