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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.31, 531.94 and 254.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.31, 531.94 and 254.69 is: 351.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.31 : 531.94 = 254.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.31/531.94 = 254.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.31x = 531.94 × 254.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.31x = 135,482.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,482.68/385.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.62

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