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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.48, 531.73 and 254.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.48, 531.73 and 254.67 is: 351.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.48 : 531.73 = 254.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.48/531.73 = 254.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.48x = 531.73 × 254.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.48x = 135,415.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,415.68/385.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.29

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