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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.50, 532.08 and 254.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.50, 532.08 and 254.64 is: 351.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.50 : 532.08 = 254.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.50/532.08 = 254.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.50x = 532.08 × 254.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.50x = 135,488.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,488.85/385.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.46

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