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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.68, 573.98 and 259.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.68, 573.98 and 259.33 is: 388.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.68 : 573.98 = 259.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.68/573.98 = 259.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.68x = 573.98 × 259.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.68x = 148,850.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,850.23/382.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.97

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