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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.07, 573.09 and 259.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.07, 573.09 and 259.46 is: 389.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.07 : 573.09 = 259.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.07/573.09 = 259.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.07x = 573.09 × 259.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.07x = 148,691.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,691.07/382.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.18

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