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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.14, 531.72 and 254.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.14, 531.72 and 254.46 is: 351.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.14 : 531.72 = 254.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.14/531.72 = 254.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.14x = 531.72 × 254.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.14x = 135,301.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,301.47/385.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.30

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