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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.87, 571.99 and 258.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.87, 571.99 and 258.55 is: 387.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.87 : 571.99 = 258.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.87/571.99 = 258.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.87x = 571.99 × 258.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.87x = 147,886.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,886.52/381.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.27

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