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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.70, 571.51 and 265.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.70, 571.51 and 265.90 is: 398.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.70 : 571.51 = 265.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.70/571.51 = 265.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.70x = 571.51 × 265.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.70x = 151,964.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,964.51/381.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.13

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