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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.46, 532.17 and 254.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.46, 532.17 and 254.54 is: 351.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.46 : 532.17 = 254.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.46/532.17 = 254.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.46x = 532.17 × 254.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.46x = 135,459.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,459.88/385.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.43

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