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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.93, 573.35 and 259.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.93, 573.35 and 259.83 is: 390.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.93 : 573.35 = 259.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.93/573.35 = 259.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.93x = 573.35 × 259.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.93x = 148,972.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,972.23/381.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.05

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