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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.68, 571.83 and 259.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.68, 571.83 and 259.50 is: 388.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.68 : 571.83 = 259.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.68/571.83 = 259.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.68x = 571.83 × 259.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.68x = 148,389.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,389.89/381.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.79

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