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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.14, 531.51 and 254.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.14, 531.51 and 254.40 is: 351.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.14 : 531.51 = 254.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.14/531.51 = 254.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.14x = 531.51 × 254.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.14x = 135,216.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,216.14/385.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.08

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