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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.08, 531.26 and 254.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.08, 531.26 and 254.16 is: 350.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.08 : 531.26 = 254.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.08/531.26 = 254.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.08x = 531.26 × 254.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.08x = 135,025.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,025.04/385.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.64

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