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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.56, 571.50 and 259.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.56, 571.50 and 259.25 is: 388.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.56 : 571.50 = 259.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.56/571.50 = 259.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.56x = 571.50 × 259.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.56x = 148,158.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,158.52/381.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.30

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