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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.46, 531.51 and 254.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.46, 531.51 and 254.24 is: 350.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.46 : 531.51 = 254.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.46/531.51 = 254.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.46x = 531.51 × 254.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.46x = 135,131.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,131.10/385.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.57

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