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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.10, 531.48 and 254.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.10, 531.48 and 254.14 is: 350.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.10 : 531.48 = 254.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.10/531.48 = 254.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.10x = 531.48 × 254.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.10x = 135,070.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,070.33/385.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.74

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