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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.51, 572.87 and 258.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.51, 572.87 and 258.49 is: 388.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.51 : 572.87 = 258.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.51/572.87 = 258.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.51x = 572.87 × 258.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.51x = 148,082.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,082.53/381.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.15

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