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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.94, 572.87 and 259.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.94, 572.87 and 259.33 is: 388.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.94 : 572.87 = 259.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.94/572.87 = 259.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.94x = 572.87 × 259.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.94x = 148,558.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,558.22/381.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.96

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