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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.01, 572.35 and 258.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.01, 572.35 and 258.34 is: 387.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.01 : 572.35 = 258.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.01/572.35 = 258.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.01x = 572.35 × 258.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.01x = 147,856.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,856.75/382.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.05

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