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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.80, 571.62 and 259.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.80, 571.62 and 259.40 is: 388.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.80 : 571.62 = 259.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.80/571.62 = 259.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.80x = 571.62 × 259.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.80x = 148,278.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,278.23/381.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.37

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