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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.69, 571.58 and 259.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.69, 571.58 and 259.59 is: 388.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.69 : 571.58 = 259.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.69/571.58 = 259.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.69x = 571.58 × 259.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.69x = 148,375.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,375.15/381.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.73

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