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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.67, 572.51 and 259.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.67, 572.51 and 259.63 is: 389.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.67 : 572.51 = 259.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.67/572.51 = 259.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.67x = 572.51 × 259.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.67x = 148,641.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,641.16/381.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.45

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