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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.57, 531.75 and 254.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.57, 531.75 and 254.44 is: 350.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.57 : 531.75 = 254.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.57/531.75 = 254.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.57x = 531.75 × 254.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.57x = 135,298.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,298.47/385.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.91

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