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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.87, 573.49 and 259.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.87, 573.49 and 259.55 is: 388.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.87 : 573.49 = 259.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.87/573.49 = 259.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.87x = 573.49 × 259.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.87x = 148,849.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,849.33/382.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.77

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