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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.59, 572.19 and 259.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.59, 572.19 and 259.99 is: 389.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.59 : 572.19 = 259.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.59/572.19 = 259.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.59x = 572.19 × 259.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.59x = 148,763.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,763.68/381.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.85

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