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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.57, 572.49 and 259.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.57, 572.49 and 259.53 is: 389.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.57 : 572.49 = 259.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.57/572.49 = 259.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.57x = 572.49 × 259.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.57x = 148,578.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,578.33/381.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.39

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