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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.43, 573.62 and 259.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.43, 573.62 and 259.08 is: 388.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.43 : 573.62 = 259.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.43/573.62 = 259.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.43x = 573.62 × 259.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.43x = 148,615.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,615.19/382.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.61

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