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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.66, 572.13 and 259.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.66, 572.13 and 259.98 is: 389.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.66 : 572.13 = 259.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.66/572.13 = 259.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.66x = 572.13 × 259.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.66x = 148,742.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,742.36/381.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.72

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