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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.02, 531.18 and 254.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.02, 531.18 and 254.10 is: 350.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.02 : 531.18 = 254.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.02/531.18 = 254.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.02x = 531.18 × 254.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.02x = 134,972.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,972.84/385.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.56

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