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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.42, 574.70 and 259.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.42, 574.70 and 259.76 is: 389.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.42 : 574.70 = 259.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.42/574.70 = 259.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.42x = 574.70 × 259.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.42x = 149,284.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,284.21/383.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.35

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